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Cornucopia, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
104 Population 46/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $40,734 per capita
$263,200 Home Value $280,080 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
239 Violent Crime/100K 1,003 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$263,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornucopia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation602 ft (183 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates46.8567°N, 91.1081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBayfield County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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)

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 82 km 2
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 18, 2019 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 27, 1994 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 9, 1992 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 9, 1992 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 13, 1988 EF1 45 km 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 72 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1980 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 8, 1979 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF1 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD (28,255 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 88 km
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 70 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 28 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 29 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 29 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 30 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 28 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 31 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 27 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 31 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 30 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 20 km
1988 UNNAMED 621 90 km
2007 BN COMPLEX 2 547 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Cornucopia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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