The Melvin W. and Mary Perry House is a historic house located at 519 Third Street in Algoma, Wisconsin. It is historically significant for its association with the life of Melvin W. Perry.

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About Algoma

City in Wisconsin, United States

1834Established

3,243Population

2.5 sq miArea

581 ftElevation

Algoma ( al-GOH-mə) is a city in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,243 at the 2020 census. It is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Ahnapee River, 30 miles (48 km) east of Green Bay.

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How Algoma ranks

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#16Most affordable in WI #35Cheapest rent in WI #43Lowest property tax in WI All WI rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code54201

Area code920

Living in Algoma

Housing in Algoma

$274K▲ 9.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Algoma home is worth about $274,000, up 9.1% in a year, 19% below the Wisconsin typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Algoma

B⁺

Safety Grade B+

Algoma reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Algoma 2.2

Wisconsin 2.4

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Algoma 6.5

Wisconsin 10.3

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Algoma

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About one in 4 of Algoma’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Sturgeon Bay (14%), Green Bay (8%) and Luxemburg (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Sturgeon Bay

14%

Green Bay

Luxemburg

Ashwaubenon

25%Work in townlive and work in Algoma 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,053Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Algoma

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

1better than WI·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

80.6%More adults treating high blood pressureWI 77.8% · better 9.4%More adults with COPDWI 6.5% · worse

Care nearby

Door County Medical CenterSturgeon Bay · 16.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Newcc Door County DentalSturgeon Bay · 16.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Algoma

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 7% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

8Does Algoma flood?paid flood claims since 1990 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Algoma MapAlgoma vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Algoma

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Algoma has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 16°Winter

50° / 33°Spring

75° / 57°Summer

56° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Algoma get?About 48 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Algoma

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School Grade C-

The public schools Algoma’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 83% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictAlgoma School DistrictSchools4

Algoma Elementary CElementary · Grades PK–6 · 301 students St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 90 students Algoma High DHigh · Grades 7–12 · 287 students Algoma Venture AcademyHigh · Grades 7–12 · 35 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.