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Brandon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
914 Population 1,203/sq mi density
$76,964 Median Income $32,669 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $227,384 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,964 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,203/sq mi
Coordinates43.7354°N, 88.7821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen Lake County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.1 / 100
Community Resilience77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 511 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 14 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 4 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 26 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 48 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 78 km 6
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 15 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 100 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 70 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 27 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 27 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 21 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 24 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 88 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 19 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 24 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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