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MishicotWI

A town of 1,450, settled in 1847. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.

Population
1,450
−0.7% since 2010
Median home value
$144K
Census ACS
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
43.1
years
Jobs based here
379
A commuter town

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Small town

1,450 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Schools

Mishicot’s public schools outperform 80% of Wisconsin districts

The public schools Mishicot’s kids attend outperform 80% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

A−School Grade
SchoolGradesStudentsGrade
Schultz ElementaryPK–5455B
Mishicot Middle6–8216A
Mishicot High9–12274B
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state testsAll 3 schools →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Mishicot

Most working residents leave Mishicot for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Manitowoc (27%), Two Rivers (13%) and Green Bay (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

4%work in town

Where working residents work

In Mishicot4%
Manitowoc27%
Two Rivers13%
Green Bay5%
Two Creeks5%
11 mi
median commute distance
379
jobs based in Mishicot
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards

Low risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
25Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
3
paid flood claims since 1986
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate

Snowy winters, pleasant summers

Mishicot has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter15–29°
Spring33–52°
Summer57–77°
Fall39–57°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns

Mishicot beats the Wisconsin average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.

BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
What stands outMishicotWI
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off4.5%5.5%
Fewer adults without reliable transportation5.6%6.7%
More adults who have had cancer10%8.6%
Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County
7.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
59th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety

Crime reported in Mishicot

Mishicot's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.

Violent crime per 1,000 residents

Mishicot0
Wisconsin2.9
U.S.3.6

Property crime per 1,000 residents

Mishicot3.5
Wisconsin11.9
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
5
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing

Homes in Mishicot sell for about $319K

The median sale price was $319,000 in May 2026.

$319Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors

0% of Mishicot is conserved land

2.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.

0%conserved
Map of Mishicot: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Green: conserved land · dashed: trails · numbers: the places below
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,658 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Village Park0.3 mi18
2. Mishicot Park0.1 mi3
3. Vets Park—3
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town

96% of working residents leave Mishicot for work

Where Mishicot’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

27% → Manitowoc Manitowoc 27% 13% → Two Rivers Two Rivers 13% 5% → Green Bay Green Bay 5% 5% → Two Creeks Two Creeks 5% 2% → Sheboygan Sheboygan 2% 2% → Ashwaubenon Ashwaubenon 2% Mishicot · 4% stay
379jobs based in Mishicot
4%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Country Store Grain Silos- Mishicot, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber
2006 · Country Store Grain Silos- Mishicot, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber · Wikimedia Commons
Mishicot’s story

179 years in pictures

12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.

Country Store- Mishicot, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (4)Covered Bridge- Mishicot, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber (5)Former Hamilton Laundromat- Mishicot, WI - Flickr - MichaelSteeber
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Famous people from Mishicot

3 notable people were born in Mishicot.

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About Mishicot

Village in Wisconsin, United States

Mishicot is a village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,432 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Mishicot.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1847
Population
1,432
Area
2.6 sq mi
Elevation
627 ft

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