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Menomonie, WI
City in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
Population
16,539
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,201
ZIP codes
0
Menomonie and its ZIP codes
Menomonie at a glance
- Menomonie is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $56,889 a year, 27% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 (17% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $970 a month.
Local data for Menomonie, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menomonie, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,889
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,886), Norwegian Americans (2,246), Irish Americans (2,152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunn County. PPP loans are for Menomonie.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
18,155 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,534
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,899 per person
How people get to work
Menomonie, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked12.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menomonie, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menomonie, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Menomonie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tainter LakeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 18.5 |
| DownsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| KnappVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| WheelerVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Elk MoundVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| ColfaxVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BoycevilleVillage | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| WilsonVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| ElmwoodVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| DowningVillage | 16 mi | 3 |
| Rock FallsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 16 mi | 4 |
| Glenwood CityCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| DurandCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| ArkansawCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodvilleVillage | 19 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menomonie, WI in?
- Menomonie is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Menomonie, WI?
- About 16,539 people live in Menomonie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menomonie?
- Nearby places include Tainter Lake (7.2 mi), Downsville (8.1 mi), Knapp (9.3 mi), Wheeler (11 mi), Elk Mound (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023