Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
35% of residents are 65 or older in Genoa, above both Wisconsin’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 8 have a higher peak summer temperature than Genoa. Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Genoa beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Census counts: 150 in 1880, a peak of 351 in 1930, 232 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Genoa, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Genoa.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Elementery School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 22 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
The share of residents in Genoa who live below the poverty line is 11%, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Employers in Genoa shed 91 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 32. The typical household income locally is $59,000. Half commute less than 17 miles.
| Genoa | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
FEMA puts 45% of Genoa’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 32% to cold waves. Compared with 72% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Federal aid has come to Genoa households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2018.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The range runs from 9° on a January night to 83° on a July afternoon, with about 35 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Genoa’s typical rent comes in at $850 a month. Typical home values rose 11% in the year to September 2026. Among households locally, 88% are owner-occupiers.
| Genoa | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Genoa: 14% of adults report frequent physical distress. Against the Wisconsin average, Genoa comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 6. Two figures for adults locally: 28% feel lonely, 38% have high blood pressure.
| Genoa | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Genoa | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Genoa; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Genoa residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Genoa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Genoa is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census. The village is within the Town of Genoa.
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Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.