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Alto, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
119 Population 151/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $50,187 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $257,750 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates43.6676°N, 88.7924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen Lake County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.1 / 100
Community Resilience77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 664 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 14 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 46 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 55 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 10 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 33 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 43 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 84 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 13 km 1
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 21 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 22 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 15 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 17 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 84 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 13 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 17 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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