Adell, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
461 Population 823/sq mi density
$72,125 Median Income $49,034 per capita
$188,600 Home Value $285,256 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,125 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,600 home value, $758/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Adell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 48.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation895 ft (273 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density823/sq mi
Coordinates43.6204°N, 87.9459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzaukee County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 48.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 499 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 55 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 30 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 73 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 89 km 7
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 66 km 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 55 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 55 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 59 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 60 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 59 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Adell has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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