Glendale, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,134 Population 2,280/sq mi density
$77,096 Median Income $45,481 per capita
$260,300 Home Value $353,494 Zillow
$1,354 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
311 Violent Crime/100K 4,271 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,096 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,300 home value, $1,354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation626 ft (191 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density2,280/sq mi
Coordinates43.1261°N, 87.9272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzaukee County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.41"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 137 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 110 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 443 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 85 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 40 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 94 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 28 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 1, 2000 EF2 65 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 18, 1996 EF2 96 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 71 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 71 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 78 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 76 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 80 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 76 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest

Glendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.4").

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