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Elkhart Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,097
Population
784/sq mi density
$86,071
Median Income
$51,694 per capita
$285,200
Home Value
$473,595 Zillow
$1,121
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,071 median income, 4.2% 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 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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 |
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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Elkhart Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.1").