Wittenberg Academy, 1911
Wittenberg’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 726 in 1890, 1,015 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 1911 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1880Wittenberg is settled
WittenbergWI
Trash day: TuesdayPhoto: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0
Population
979
2025 Census estimate · −3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$274K
+14% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
582
Balanced
Is Wittenberg a good place to live?
53% of households own their home in Wittenberg, below both the Wisconsin town median (74%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Wittenberg’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both Wisconsin’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Wittenberg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Wittenberg stand out
Where Wittenberg beats most towns.
Small town
979 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wittenberg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wittenberg, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWittenberg WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTrash dayTown site
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 hereVillage of Wittenberg ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5449954499 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 Wittenberg.
Natural hazards
Low risk in Wittenberg, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Wittenberg’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Wittenberg-Birnamwood High, with 343 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 449 | C+ |
| Wittenberg-Birnamwood HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 343 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Wittenberg has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wittenberg has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Wittenberg’s July high is 80°F.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring31–54°
Summer55–78°
Fall36–56°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A typical Wittenberg home is worth about $274K
The typical Wittenberg home is worth about $274,000, up 14% in a year, 19% below the Wisconsin typical home. The median rent in Wittenberg is $701 a month.
$274KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wittenberg$274K
Wisconsin$337K
+14%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
A job hub: Wittenberg has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 534 commuters
Most working residents leave Wittenberg for work: only 10% work in town. Since 2013, Wittenberg has lost 94 jobs, to 582 in 2023. The top destinations are Wausau (10%), Wittenberg (7%) and Weston (6%).
10%work in town
| Wittenberg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Wittenberg10%
Wausau10%
Wittenberg7%
Weston6%
Antigo4%
24 mi
median commute distance
582
jobs based in Wittenberg
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Wittenberg is
Wittenberg beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 18% of Wittenberg adults smoke cigarettes.
| Wittenberg | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Wittenberg | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.7% | 13.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 5.5% |
Marshfield Medical Center - Weston
20.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.8%conserved
0.8%
conserved · 9 of 1,153 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Washington Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Pond Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wittenberg
19pages on Wittenberg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wittenberg; the nearest are
Northcentral Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wausau25.9 mi$4,889 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUniversity or college · Public · Stevens Point28.6 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Wittenberg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Wittenberg
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Wittenberg is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Wittenberg.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 873 ft
- ZIP code
- 54499
Questions about Wittenberg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wittenberg, WI a good place to live?
Wittenberg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.