Elkhart Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,097
Population
784/sq mi density
$86,071
Median Income
$51,694 per capita
$285,200
Home Value
$469,555 Zillow
$1,121
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,071 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$285,200 home value, $1,121/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkhart Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 44.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8314°N, 88.0138°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fond du Lac County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wittman Regional (OSH) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Elkhart Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").