Drummond, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 111/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $30,199 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $267,698 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $795/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Drummond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 74.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,278 ft (390 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates46.3437°N, 91.2499°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBayfield County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 74.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.13"

Air Quality

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

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 81 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 76 km 2
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 20, 1972 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 42 km 0
May 7, 1965 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 14, 1961 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 14, 1958 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 4, 1957 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 11, 2022 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 18, 2019 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 84 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 27 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 32 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 32 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 33 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 30 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 31 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 31 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 31 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 13 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 29 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 34 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 29 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 29 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 38 km
2007 BN COMPLEX 2 547 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in

Drummond has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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