Elk Mound, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dunn County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,103 Population 484/sq mi density
$62,167 Median Income $29,846 per capita
$142,500 Home Value $379,734 Zillow
$984 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,827 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $984/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Mound has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density484/sq mi
Coordinates44.8744°N, 91.6862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDunn County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 55.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.7 / 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 Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 378 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 51 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 35 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 18 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 1 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 56 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 33 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 14 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 96 km 2
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 84 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Elk Mound has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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