Ettrick, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Trempealeau County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
632 Population 854/sq mi density
$80,139 Median Income $35,482 per capita
$142,000 Home Value $304,548 Zillow
$569 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,139 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $569/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ettrick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density854/sq mi
Coordinates44.1696°N, 91.2650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTrempealeau County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 41.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.01"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 266 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 67 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 86 km 3
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 93 km 1
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 55 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 52 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 87 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 95 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 87 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 94 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 86 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 88 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 94 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 85 km
1998 PR 17 896 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 91 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 87 km
2007 PR 16 778 86 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 87 km
2003 PR 17 632 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Ettrick has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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