Bay City, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
358
Population
607/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$37,972 per capita
$118,400
Home Value
$327,497 Zillow
$990
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $990/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bay City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5893°N, 92.4535°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Bay City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (1.1").