Cameron, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Barron County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,763
Population
681/sq mi density
$59,444
Median Income
$28,306 per capita
$177,100
Home Value
$308,580 Zillow
$998
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,444 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, $998/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 52.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4036°N, 91.7398°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").