PellaWisconsin1, 2008
Pella’s story
160 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1970 on.
- 1866Pella is settled
PellaWI
A town of 919, settled in 1866.
Population
919
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Median home value
$184K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
56.6
years
Jobs based here
66
A commuter town
Is Pella a good place to live?
11% of residents are under 18 in Pella, below both the Wisconsin town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 6 have a higher median age than Pella. Pella has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
919 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Belle PlaineHermanLarrabeeGrantLeopolisPella
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pella: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pella, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pella’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMarion School DistrictClintonville School District2 districts serve Pella; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Pella ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54950, 54929, 54166, 5494854950 52% · 54929 23% · 54166 19% · 54948 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pella.
Work & commute
Pella stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.9% of working residents work locally in Pella, against 8.3% in Wisconsin’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Pella is $61,000. The top destinations are Shawano (15%), Clintonville (11%) and Marion (7%).
1%work in town
| Pella | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Pella1%
Shawano15%
Clintonville11%
Marion7%
Green Bay6%
20 mi
median commute distance
66
jobs based in Pella
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Pella, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pella has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Pella’s July high is 81°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–28°
Spring32–54°
Summer56–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Pella
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pella.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Pella is
Pella beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 30% of adults get no exercise outside work in Pella.
| Pella | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Pella | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| More smokers | 16.6% | 13.6% |
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano
9.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Pella has set aside 0.2% of its land for conservation
6.4 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0.2%conserved
| Pella | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.2%
conserved · 44 of 23,374 acres
6.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pella
17pages on Pella
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pella
About 1 of every 100 Pella residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Pella for work
Where Pella’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
66jobs based in Pella
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pella
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Pella is a town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 899 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Leopolis is located partially within the town. There is a census-designated place also called Pella in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 902 ft
Questions about Pella
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pella, WI a good place to live?
Pella has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.