Fennimore, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Grant County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,762 Population 1,597/sq mi density
$64,891 Median Income $36,698 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $213,370 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
36 Violent Crime/100K 36 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,891 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fennimore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,597/sq mi
Coordinates42.9794°N, 90.6492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportTri-County Regional (LNR)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 37.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.9 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 491 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 55 km 9
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 42 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 98 km 0
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 99 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 73 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 96 km 1
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 85 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 85 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Fennimore has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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