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Butternut, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
421
Population
266/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$37,920 per capita
$74,300
Home Value
$212,865 Zillow
$623
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
885 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,300 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Butternut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 134.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,507 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0133°N, 90.4974°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in |
Butternut has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").