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Fairwater, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
368 Population 497/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $29,141 per capita
$130,200 Home Value $227,384 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 1,107 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates43.7425°N, 88.8669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen Lake County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.1 / 100
Community Resilience77.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 502 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 20 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 3 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 22 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 43 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 74 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 11 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 64 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 32 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 32 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 25 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 28 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 82 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 23 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 28 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Fairwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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