Birch Hill, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
279
Population
450/sq mi density
$51,875
Median Income
$21,142 per capita
$54,200
Home Value
$133,029 Zillow
$469
Median Rent
11.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,200 home value, $469/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Birch Hill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 134.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5208°N, 90.5555°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ashland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in |
Birch Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").