Greendale, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
14,656
Population
2,631/sq mi density
$95,015
Median Income
$44,339 per capita
$289,600
Home Value
$390,550 Zillow
$1,177
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
83
Violent Crime/100K
940 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,015 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,600 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Greendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 48.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 773 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9400°N, 88.0009°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Greendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.7").