Greenfield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
37,361 Population 3,240/sq mi density
$69,016 Median Income $41,175 per capita
$247,800 Home Value $332,828 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
100 Violent Crime/100K 2,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,016 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenfield 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 Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density3,240/sq mi
Coordinates42.9606°N, 88.0057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalworth County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 48.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 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)

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 M3.8 117 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 130 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 91 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

359 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 664 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 96 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 30 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 55 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 6
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 47 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 85 km 2
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 1, 2000 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 25, 1998 EF2 99 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 80 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 80 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 86 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 84 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 89 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 84 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Greenfield 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").

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