Horicon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,797 Population 1,085/sq mi density
$49,556 Median Income $29,178 per capita
$162,400 Home Value $283,720 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
212 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,556 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$162,400 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Horicon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density1,085/sq mi
Coordinates43.4450°N, 88.6403°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 40.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.33"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 690 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 28 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 36 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 37 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 60 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 49 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 35 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 11 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 9 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 9 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 14 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 11 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 90 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 16 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 11 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Horicon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.3").

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