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Caroline, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
447 Population 379/sq mi density
$73,036 Median Income $22,721 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $242,636 Zillow
$1,639 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,046 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,036 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $1,639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Caroline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation929 ft (283 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates44.7232°N, 88.8986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShawano County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 44.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 73 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 95 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 88 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 22 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 47 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

Caroline has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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