Genoa City, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · McHenry County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,967
Population
1,120/sq mi density
$88,958
Median Income
$36,369 per capita
$230,900
Home Value
$311,884 Zillow
$1,128
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,958 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,900 home value, $1,128/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Genoa City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 880 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5065°N, 88.3193°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Genoa City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.5").