Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 1,428, settled in 1847.
The best of Mishicot’s subject grades are an A for cost of living and civic life. On cost of living, just 7 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns do better. Mishicot’s density of trails is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both Wisconsin’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Mishicot has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Mishicot beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Mishicot is from typical.
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Census counts: 159 in 1880, 1,432 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mishicot, 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 Mishicot.
The median commute is under 11 miles. Among workers in Mishicot, 6.3% do their job from home, below both the Wisconsin town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (11%). Commuting out is the norm locally: 4% of working residents work locally. In Mishicot, the middle household income is $65,000.
| Mishicot | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 6.3% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its three schools are below. The public schools here belong to the Mishicot School District. 3 public schools serve Mishicot, with 945 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schultz ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 455 | B |
| Mishicot HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 274 | B |
| Mishicot MiddleTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 216 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Federal aid has come to Mishicot households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026. On expected storm and flood damage, Mishicot sits below three quarters of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 51% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to cold waves.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mishicot’s typical rent comes in at $758 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6% in value. Among households locally, 76% are owner-occupiers.
| Mishicot | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $758 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 74% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Mishicot’s peak summer temperature stands at 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Mishicot, 15% of adults report frequent mental distress. CDC measures, 32 in all: Mishicot beats Wisconsin on 3 and trails on 1.
| Mishicot | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Mishicot | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For Mishicot, the level of property crime is 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Mishicot's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Also worth knowing: among 185 Wisconsin towns, just 10 have a lower rate of reported violence than Mishicot. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Mishicot | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 11.5 |
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Village Park | 0.3 mi | 18 |
| 2. Mishicot Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
| 3. Vets Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mishicot. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
9 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
28 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
12 mi Ancient siteRouse Simmons
27 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
27 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement ParkLambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Rouse Simmons: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Mishicot; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Mishicot residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
Where Mishicot’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Mishicot is a village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,432 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Mishicot.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
2 notable people were born here, including Edgar A. Jonas and Arthur Koehler.
