Blue River, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
484
Population
532/sq mi density
$56,830
Median Income
$27,519 per capita
$123,800
Home Value
$245,317 Zillow
$685
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,830 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 675 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1844°N, 90.5718°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Blue River has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").