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Bancroft, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
623
Population
122/sq mi density
$75,724
Median Income
$27,059 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$245,890 Zillow
$767
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,724 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bancroft 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 Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,095 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3086°N, 89.5062°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Portage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°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) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Bancroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.9").