Birchwood, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
404
Population
374/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$34,062 per capita
$146,900
Home Value
$351,698 Zillow
$399
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $399/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Birchwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 67.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6577°N, 91.5506°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washburn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in |
Birchwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.3").