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Iron Belt, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iron County County

3.0 /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 249 sunny days/yr
395 Violent Crime/100K 2,961 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,150 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
395 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
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. 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

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates46.4030°N, 90.3192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIron County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
94 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 M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

76 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 54 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 20, 1972 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 14, 1961 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 14, 1958 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 18, 2019 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 20 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 99 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 79 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 75 km
2019 RILEY 1,254 65 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 78 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 80 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 77 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 74 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 66 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 70 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 64 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 50 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

Iron Belt 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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