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Arkdale, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
216 Population 100/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $38,935 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $233,979 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
403 Violent Crime/100K 2,263 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arkdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation939 ft (286 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates44.0262°N, 89.8861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaushara County County
Nearest AirportTri-County Regional (LNR)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 43.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience50.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 91 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 29 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 74 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 80 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 58 km 6
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 9 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 30 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 14 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 28 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 28 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 27 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 28 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 29 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 22 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 27 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 29 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 25 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 29 km
1998 PR 17 896 23 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 21 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 25 km
2007 PR 16 778 28 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 27 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 25 km
2003 PR 17 632 27 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Arkdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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