Gilmanton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
138 Population 41/sq mi density
$52,250 Median Income $29,888 per capita
$205,900 Home Value $271,723 Zillow
$535 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,250 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$205,900 home value, $535/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilmanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates44.4809°N, 91.6721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBuffalo County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 53.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.09"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.9 / 100
Community Resilience46.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 383 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 70 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 70 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 52 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 45 km 4
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 94 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 16 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 27 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 41 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 70 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 69 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 44 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Gilmanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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