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Fox Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,765 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$78,409 Median Income $31,388 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $332,845 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,409 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $1,102/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox Lake 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

Elevation916 ft (279 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Coordinates43.5616°N, 88.9148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 706 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 28 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 60 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 22 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 41 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 29 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 91 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 83 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 12 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 45 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 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 24 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 25 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 19 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 20 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 71 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 18 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 20 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 68 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 58°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) 3.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Fox Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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