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Babcock, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wood County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
88
Population
28/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$26,764 per capita
$58,100
Home Value
$217,147 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
67
Violent Crime/100K
4,204 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Babcock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3044°N, 90.1076°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wood County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very 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 (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Babcock has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").