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Fairchild, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
418
Population
286/sq mi density
$47,083
Median Income
$27,784 per capita
$102,000
Home Value
$202,302 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
174
Violent Crime/100K
2,033 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairchild has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6052°N, 90.9567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Fairchild has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").