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Elmwood Park, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Racine County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 3,520/sq mi density
$61,573 Median Income $39,434 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $336,667 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
397 Violent Crime/100K 3,488 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,573 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
397 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,520/sq mi
Coordinates42.6913°N, 87.8221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRacine County County
Nearest AirportBatten International (RAC)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience98.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 98 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 99 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 137 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 72 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 834 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 88 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 6
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 77 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 44 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 59 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 15, 1981 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 4, 1980 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 16, 1980 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1980 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 32 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in

Elmwood Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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