Westbound Empire Builder at Tunnel City, July 2011, 2011
Tunnel City’s story
168 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2011.
- 1858Tunnel City is settled
Tunnel CityWI
Home to 105 people, the town was settled in 1858.
Population
105
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$202K
Census ACS
Household income
$250K
median
Median age
54.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Tunnel City a good place to live?
Tunnel City’s median household income is $250,000, above both the Wisconsin town median ($87,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Only 8 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Tunnel City. Tunnel City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
105 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Tunnel City: who provides what
Tunnel City is unincorporated, so Monroe County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMonroe CountyMonroe County provides services here
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 Greenfield ClerkTown of Greenfield (Monroe County); contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code5466054660 100%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 Tunnel City.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–27°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Tunnel City is
29% of adults get no exercise outside work in Tunnel City. Two figures for adults in the town: 30% sleep under 7 hours, 26% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Tunnel City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 24% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Tunnel City | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 30.2% | 26.6% |
Tomah Memorial Hospital
4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Tunnel City, mostly inland flooding
Expected losses in Tunnel City break down as 46% from inland flooding and 31% from cold waves. Its natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 53 of 100.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The median home in Tunnel City sells for about $325K
95% of Tunnel City households own their home.
$325Kmedian sale price
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tunnel City
14pages on Tunnel City
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tunnel City; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseUniversity or college · Public · La Crosse35.5 mi$10,070 in-state tuitionWestern Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · La Crosse36.2 mi$4,820 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Tunnel City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Tunnel City
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Tunnel City is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Greenfield, Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States, named after the train tunnel through a hill just to the west of town. The population was 100 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
- ZIP code
- 54662
Questions about Tunnel City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tunnel City, WI a good place to live?
Tunnel City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.