1st Advantage MortgageIn Menominee County, Wisconsin, the typical household earns $62,108 a year and the typical rent is $626. Those figures describe the county, not you: compare at least three written offers by APR and total cost, and confirm the lender's license before you apply.
On this page
- Menominee County, WI: the basics
- Household income in Menominee County
- The Menominee County job picture
- What it costs to live in Menominee County
- How Menominee County compares with nearby counties
- Places inside Menominee County
- A Menominee County household budget, worked through
- Menominee County households compared
- What the numbers mean for Menominee County borrowers
- A Menominee County borrower's checklist
- Checking a lender's license in Wisconsin
- More guides for Menominee County
- Frequently asked questions
Menominee County, WI: the basics
Roughly 4,252 residents live in Menominee County, Wisconsin, 72nd by population among the state's 72 counties and county equivalents. It covers 358 square miles of land, or about 12 people per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Menominee County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. The Census Bureau counts 5 places in the county (0 incorporated, 5 census-designated); the largest is Legend Lake, with about 1,717 residents, or 40% of the county. Because Menominee County is small, the survey's margins of error are wide; treat the numbers as approximate.
Household income in Menominee County
The median household income in Menominee County is $62,108; statewide it is $77,485, so Menominee County runs 20% below Wisconsin as a whole. Only 63 Wisconsin counties post a higher median.
| Yearly household income | Menominee County | Gap to Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 23.6% | +3.4 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 49.3% | +7.2 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 23.0% | -5.5 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | -5.2 pts |
About 24% of households earn under $35,000, while 27% clear $100,000. The poverty rate is 21.7%, 11 points higher than the state's 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.425 (0 is perfect equality). Income from any regular source can count, including Social Security, pensions and disability benefits, as long as you can document it.
The Menominee County job picture
Education and health care employs 21% of working residents, the largest share; arts, lodging and food service is next with 21%. Compared with Wisconsin, the county leans toward public administration (18% against 4%). ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 10.0% in Menominee County. Long commutes are the exception here: 10% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. 5.0% of households have no vehicle.
| Industry | Share of Menominee County workers | vs Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.3% | -2.0 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 20.6% | +13.2 pts |
| Public administration | 18.4% | +14.8 pts |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% | -7.8 pts |
| Retail trade | 5.9% | -5.2 pts |
| Construction | 5.3% | -1.0 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
What it costs to live in Menominee County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $626 in Menominee County versus $1,087 statewide. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 43% of renter households here. Home values center on $110,200, or 1.8 years of median income. The ownership rate is 76%. Half the housing stock was built before 1985.
| Home costs | Menominee County | Wisconsin | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $626/mo | $1,087/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $110,200 | $266,500 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 76% | 68% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43% | 44% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 39% | 22% | n/a |
Owners with equity have a second option. Weigh a secured line against an unsecured loan by risk as well as cost before you choose (how they compare).
How Menominee County compares with nearby counties
Distances run center to center, from Shawano County at 15 miles out to Marinette County at 41. 5 of the six report a higher median household income than Menominee County; Outagamie County is highest at $85,069 and Langlade County lowest at $55,878.
| County | Miles | Median household income | Median rent | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee County | - | $62,108 | $626/mo | 76% |
| Shawano County, WI | 15 mi | $66,479 | $821/mo | 78% |
| Oconto County, WI | 23 mi | $75,049 | $791/mo | 85% |
| Langlade County, WI | 27 mi | $55,878 | $702/mo | 77% |
| Waupaca County, WI | 38 mi | $72,830 | $852/mo | 75% |
| Outagamie County, WI | 41 mi | $85,069 | $1,057/mo | 71% |
| Marinette County, WI | 41 mi | $63,809 | $795/mo | 82% |
Places inside Menominee County
5 Census places fall mainly inside Menominee County; the 5 biggest are below. They account for 4,075 residents, leaving about 4% of the county in unincorporated, unnamed areas. Among places of 500 or more people, median income runs from $48,313 in Keshena to $80,184 in Legend Lake. Live in one of these Menominee County communities, or between them? This is your local guide.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Lake | CDP | 1,717 | $80,184 | $681 | 9 mi |
| Keshena | CDP | 1,410 | $48,313 | $626 | 10 mi |
| Neopit | CDP | 623 | $55,000 | $508 | 7 mi |
| Middle Village | CDP | 236 | $51,250 | $619 | 5 mi |
| Zoar | CDP | 89 | $61,964 | n/a | 10 mi |
A CDP is a named community without its own municipal government.
A Menominee County household budget, worked through
Lenders compare monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, the debt-to-income ratio. For a Menominee County household at the medians it works out like this; treat it as an illustration only.
- Median income divided by twelve: $5,176 before taxes
- Median rent: $626, or 12 cents of every gross dollar
- Under a 35% cap, $1,811 total minus rent leaves $1,185
- With a 45% ceiling, about $1,703 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Menominee County's.
Menominee County households compared
College graduates make up 18% of the adult population. 20.5% of residents have no health coverage.
| Residents | Menominee County | Wisconsin | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 40.2 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.1% | 33.4% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 5.2% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 20.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 21.7% | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 10.0% | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| Trip time | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 44.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 37.5% |
| 30 to 44 min | 7.4% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1.9% |
| 60+ min | 8.2% |
What the numbers mean for Menominee County borrowers
Where the Menominee County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Medical bills. 20% of Menominee County residents are uninsured. Before borrowing for care, ask the provider about financial assistance and payment plans.
- Free help first. 22% of residents live below the poverty line; utility, rent and food programs cost nothing to repay (free options).
- Requirements. Lenders weigh credit history, documented income and existing debt (what to gather).
A Menominee County borrower's checklist
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Read the final agreement; it must match the offer.
Checking a lender's license in Wisconsin
Menominee County borrowers fall under statewide rules, enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Banks and credit unions have their own regulators, and the CFPB takes complaints about any lender. Statewide data and rules: Wisconsin guide.
More guides for Menominee County
The Wisconsin guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Menominee County a high-income county?
Its $62,108 median ranks 64th of 72 Wisconsin counties and compares with $65,681 for the median U.S. county.
How much is rent in Menominee County?
Median gross rent, utilities included, is $626 a month; 43% of renters spend 30% or more of income on it.
Which towns does the Menominee County guide cover?
Every community in the county, unincorporated areas included. The largest of its 5 Census places: Legend Lake, Keshena, Neopit, Middle Village, Zoar.
Are Menominee County applicants treated differently?
No. Everyone answers the same questions and is screened on the same objective points; lending partners set their own criteria under fair-lending laws.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Menominee County?
Start with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.