Elmwood Park, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Racine County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
528
Population
3,520/sq mi density
$61,573
Median Income
$39,434 per capita
$229,200
Home Value
$349,825 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,573 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmwood Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6913°N, 87.8221°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Racine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Batten International (RAC) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Elmwood Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").