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Birchwood, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
404 Population 374/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $34,062 per capita
$146,900 Home Value $330,613 Zillow
$399 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $399/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Birchwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 55.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates45.6577°N, 91.5506°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashburn County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 55.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.4 / 100
Community Resilience58.6 / 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)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 81 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 66 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 86 km 2
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 89 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 92 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 88 km 2
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF2 78 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 75 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 84 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 71 km
2013 CRANBERRY FIRE 779 85 km
2024 RX-64 553 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in

Birchwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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