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Elderon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
142 Population 127/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $32,351 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $260,844 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 580 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elderon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,196 ft (365 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates44.7874°N, 89.2521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPortage County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 240 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 88 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 98 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 51 km 6
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 75 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 85 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 90 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 90 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 91 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°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) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in

Elderon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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