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Retirement Living In Menomonie - Wisconsin


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Area Description

Our area was named "One of the best small towns in America" by the Smithsonian Institution.
Voted the 15th best small towns. We are rich in History, Menomonie derives its name from the native word for "Wild Rice People."
The city was built along a marshy area ideal for growing wild rice- which is today's Lake Menomin.
We are a vibrant western Wisconsin city right off I-94, just an hour east of the Twin Cities.
Plenty of places to see, dine, shop, stay, visit and live. Use our hiking and biking trails, boat on our lakes, share in cultural activities and discover our hidden landmarks.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Apple Farms, Corn Mazes, Farmers Markets, Antique Shops, Art Tours, State Trails (Biking, snowmobiling, car races, Freedomfest (July 4th)Rustic Roads, Cheese Factories.

Cultural Activities
We have Mabel Tainter Theater here in Menomonie. ( A restored Victorian theater)
Listed on the National Register of Historical places to visit. Nearby attractions include: Wilson Place Mansion, Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, and Caddie Woodlawn Park.

Public transportation

Medical Facilities


We have a Mayo Clinic and Hospital, Marshfield Clinics in our region, as will as many other hospitals in Eau Claire.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Menomonie, Wisconsin?

For those of you that retire in Menomonie, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 10's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 0's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Menomonie such as a movie or a visit to a museum. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Menomonie, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  5 F°  15 F°  24 F°
 Feb  9 F°  19 F°  29 F°
 Mar  21 F°  31 F°  42 F°
 Apr  34 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 May  45 F°  57 F°  69 F°
 Jun  55 F°  66 F°  78 F°
 Jul  60 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Aug  58 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Sep  48 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Oct  37 F°  48 F°  59 F°
 Nov  24 F°  33 F°  42 F°
 Dec  10 F°  19 F°  28 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  31  12
 Feb  0  27  8
 Mar  0  27  2
 Apr  0  13  0
 May  0  2  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  3  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  10  0
 Nov  0  24  1
 Dec  0  30  7

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  7  10 %
 Feb  1 "  6  14 %
 Mar  2 "  7  22 %
 Apr  3 "  9  32 %
 May  4 "  11  44 %
 Jun  5 "  12  55 %
 Jul  4 "  10  60 %
 Aug  4 "  9  59 %
 Sep  4 "  9  51 %
 Oct  3 "  9  38 %
 Nov  2 "  7  27 %
 Dec  1 "  7  15 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  11 "  27  6
 Feb  7 "  24  4
 Mar  8 "  15  3
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  4 "  5  3
 Dec  7 "  21  6


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Cost of Living for Menomonie, WI

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 Lots of rental due to College students coming and leaving. Beautiful country settings for lovely homes as well.

Senior Assistance in Menomonie, WI

Menomonie, Wisconsin offers the following assistance for seniors:
Senior Living is offered, with help from Aging and Disablies

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Menomonie Offer For Retirees?

Many job in medical field with a Mayo Hospital here. Manufacturing such as 3M. Anderson Windows, Walmart Distribution Center, Phillips Plastics, etc. Educational positions from CVTC in our area, and Also UW-Stout.
Volunteer opportunites here at the Chamber for many events. Also, Stepping Stones food shelter.

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