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Hurley, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,438 Population 444/sq mi density
$42,188 Median Income $28,890 per capita
$75,800 Home Value $138,414 Zillow
$604 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°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 37.4 inches. The area receives 155.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,505 ft (459 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates46.4443°N, 90.2113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIron County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
98 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 155.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.1 / 100
Community Resilience31.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 20, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 14, 1961 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 14, 1958 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 10 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 11 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 49 km 0
May 1, 2001 EF1 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A (3,386 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 85 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 81 km
2019 RILEY 1,254 69 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 84 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 86 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 84 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 81 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 68 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 75 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 68 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 2.0 in

Hurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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