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Dresser, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,037
Population
546/sq mi density
$78,906
Median Income
$32,901 per capita
$194,400
Home Value
$329,183 Zillow
$1,024
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,906 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $1,024/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dresser has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3632°N, 92.6347°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Dresser has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").