Mathey Building · National Register of Historic Places
Lena’s story
105 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1921Lena is settled
LenaWI
A town of 483, settled in 1921. A regional job hub with 742 jobs.
Photo: Doremo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
483
−4.8% since 2010
Median home value
$155K
Census ACS
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
742
A job hub
What makes Lena stand out
The 2 things Lena does most differently from other towns.
Small town
483 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →66°
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Local news
All →- Lena vs STAA - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
- Wausaukee vs Away - Girls Varsity Volleyball 08/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 1
- Highlights: AMSOIL Champ Off-Road at Dirt City 2026 | Pro Spec SaturdayFloRacing · Jul 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lena. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Lena
Most working residents leave Lena for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Green Bay (15%), Oconto Falls (8%) and Oconto (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lena8%
Green Bay15%
Oconto Falls8%
Oconto4%
Marinette3%
29 mi
median commute distance
742
jobs based in Lena
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring32–54°
Summer55–78°
Fall37–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Lena’s public schools outperform 37% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Lena’s kids attend trail 63% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Elementary | PK–4 | 180 | B |
| Lena Middle | 5–8 | — | Not graded |
| Lena High | 9–12 | 124 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state testsAll 3 schools →
Health
How healthy Lena is
Lena beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Lena | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13% | 9.9% |
Hshs St. Clare Memorial Hospital
7.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Lena sell for about $220K
The median sale price was $220,000 in March 2026.
$220Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A job hub
Every workday, about 719 people come to Lena for work
Where Lena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
742jobs based in Lena
8%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lena
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Lena is a village in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 537 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within the Town of Lena.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1921
- Population
- 537
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 54139
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