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Burnett, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
268 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$85,104 Median Income $48,202 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $268,904 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,104 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $668/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnett 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 35.6 inches. 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

Elevation868 ft (265 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,072/sq mi
Coordinates43.5065°N, 88.7084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 23 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 64 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 42 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 29 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 52 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 44 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 27 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 6 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 8 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 8 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 7 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 5 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 86 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 9 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 5 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 60 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 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Burnett has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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