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Emerald, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
148
Population
79/sq mi density
$136,100
Home Value
$309,644 Zillow
$710
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
1,160 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerald has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,205 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0867°N, 92.2495°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Croix County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Emerald has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").