City safety & data profile

NeenahWI

Neenah, WI is a 26K-resident city in Winnebago County with a median household income of $75,374.

Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Neenah, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Neenah has a population larger than 57% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $210,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 43%
By size
$75,374
Median income
$210,700
Median home
8.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Neenah

Neenah posts a median household income higher than 44% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Neenah area.

Top 56%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Neenah

Where Neenah income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,374 Bottom 44% higher than 44% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Neenah, WI beyond the headline numbers

Neenah sits inside Winnebago County, Wisconsin, at roughly 44.19°N, -88.46°W. Population 25,792, $75,374 median household income. Median home value $210,700, median rent $1,006. Poverty rate 8.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Neenah's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.6%, then high blood pressure at 32.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Neenah, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Neenah from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
25,792
Neenah
Median Income
$75,374
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$210,700
-7% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Winnebago County) - Neenah's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
172K+2%
Median Income
$74,925+47%
Median Home Value
$225,800+60%
Poverty Rate
11.3%-8%
Unemployment
2.2%-66%

Economics

Economics indicators for Neenah, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
Poverty Rate
8.6% -39% vs avg
Unemployment 2.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.8%
Work From Home 9.9%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 86.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.4%
Short Sleep Duration
31.9%
Physical Inactivity
27.2%
Binge Drinking
21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Current Smoking
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Diabetes
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.3%
Annual Checkup 78.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
THEDACARE REGIONAL MED CTR - NEENAH
NEENAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Neenah, WI? ▼
Neenah, WI has a population of 25,792 people, located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Neenah? ▼
The median household income in Neenah, WI is $75,374 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
What is the median home value in Neenah? ▼
The median home value in Neenah, WI is $210,700. Median rent is $1,006/month.
What are the top health concerns in Neenah? ▼
The top health indicators in Neenah include Obesity (40.6%), High Blood Pressure (32.4%), Short Sleep Duration (31.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Neenah? ▼
Neenah has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Neenah? ▼
The median age in Neenah, WI is 38 years. 35.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Neenah, WI is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. With a population of 26K and a $75,374 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Neenah area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Neenah's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Neenah area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Neenah against Wisconsin peers on any ranking lens. Explore Wisconsin

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Winnebago County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.