Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only one of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Genoa. Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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 6 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
Explore the history →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.
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Genoa rose by 31, to 34. Most people who work leave Genoa to do it: just 1% work in town. The share of residents in Genoa who live below the poverty line is 5.8%, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are La Crosse (39%), Onalaska (8%) and Viroqua (5%).
| Genoa | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 50% of residents (38% statewide). The share of residents in Genoa who are under 18 is 27%, above both Wisconsin’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). 15% of Genoa residents are 65 or older. Population is up 2.6% locally since 2020, to 760 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Genoa | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 27% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
43% women, 57% men
About 133 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.6 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 67% are men (WI 43%).
| Genoa | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Genoa after 9 declared disasters, most recently in 2018. On expected storm and flood damage, Genoa sits above 72% of U.S. communities. 16 flood insurance claims have been paid locally since 1983. 45% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 32%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In July, afternoons reach 81°; in January, nights fall to 9°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Genoa, 39% have obesity. Of 32 CDC measures, Genoa beats the Wisconsin average on 2 and trails it on 8. Two figures for adults locally: 30% sleep under 7 hours, 38% have high blood pressure.
| Genoa | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| 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 getting cholesterol checked | 88.5% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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.