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Cornell, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Chippewa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,331
Population
351/sq mi density
$60,667
Median Income
$31,423 per capita
$142,100
Home Value
$224,265 Zillow
$796
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,667 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,100 home value, $796/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1638°N, 91.1504°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chippewa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Cornell has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").