Iron Belt, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
143
Population
58/sq mi density
$56,150
Median Income
$35,121 per capita
$62,800
Home Value
$126,718 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,150 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Iron Belt 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 139.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4030°N, 90.3192°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 94 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in |
Iron Belt has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.2").