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Hayward, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Douglas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,549
Population
683/sq mi density
$40,085
Median Income
$28,958 per capita
$184,200
Home Value
$354,800 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
2,134 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,085 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hayward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,189 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0066°N, 91.4897°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in |
Hayward has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").