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Altoona, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,750
Population
1,696/sq mi density
$80,126
Median Income
$39,968 per capita
$220,900
Home Value
$328,296 Zillow
$1,157
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
113
Violent Crime/100K
1,373 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,126 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,900 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Altoona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 987 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8000°N, 91.4396°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Eau Claire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Altoona has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").