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Ellsworth, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,323 Population 874/sq mi density
$72,609 Median Income $43,416 per capita
$229,400 Home Value $326,628 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
151 Violent Crime/100K 635 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,609 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,400 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellsworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,221 ft (372 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density874/sq mi
Coordinates44.7362°N, 92.4802°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 980 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 22 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 84 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 71 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 76 km 6
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 96 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 83 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 99 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 63 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 67 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 84 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 67 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 63 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 77 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 77 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 75 km
2004 EAGAN 925 58 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 78 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 89 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in

Ellsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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