Glenwood City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,218 Population 351/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $41,306 per capita
$159,900 Home Value $319,682 Zillow
$1,194 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,900 home value, $1,194/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenwood City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates45.0521°N, 92.1658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Croix County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 955 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 21 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 96 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 88 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 56 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 77 km 4
May 21, 1957 EF4 81 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 22 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 89 km 2
May 15, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 74 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 57 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 78 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 95 km
2004 EAGAN 925 85 km
2013 CRANBERRY FIRE 779 96 km
2024 RX-64 553 96 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Glenwood City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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