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Elmwood, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
699 Population 460/sq mi density
$55,313 Median Income $31,363 per capita
$165,000 Home Value $260,766 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 321 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmwood 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

Elevation855 ft (261 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates44.7801°N, 92.1490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

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)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 950 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 20 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 60 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 93 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 100 km 6
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 56 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 37 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 53 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 84 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 59 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 89 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 50 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 79 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 93 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 71 km
2004 EAGAN 925 83 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Elmwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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