Arkansaw, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
371 Population 508/sq mi density
$72,617 Median Income $18,970 per capita
$120,600 Home Value $282,973 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,617 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkansaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density508/sq mi
Coordinates44.6343°N, 92.0211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 40.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.13"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 413 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 38 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 65 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 61 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 55 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 37 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 70 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 48 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 45 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 76 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 100 km 2
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 5 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 53 km
2004 EAGAN 925 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Arkansaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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