Abbotsford, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,100 Population 709/sq mi density
$59,943 Median Income $26,623 per capita
$135,600 Home Value $201,460 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,943 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $884/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbotsford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,413 ft (431 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density709/sq mi
Coordinates44.9435°N, 90.3173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 51.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.9 / 100
Community Resilience30.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

274 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 25 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 78 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 91 km 3
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 2
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 96 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 67 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 59 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 62 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 87 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 81 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 88 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 81 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 87 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 88 km
2019 RILEY 1,254 99 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 88 km
1998 PR 17 896 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 97 km
2007 PR 16 778 88 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 100 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 95 km
2003 PR 17 632 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Abbotsford has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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