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Iron Ridge, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
931 Population 1,390/sq mi density
$74,609 Median Income $39,696 per capita
$199,600 Home Value $312,144 Zillow
$1,257 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,609 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $1,257/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Iron Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation927 ft (283 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,390/sq mi
Coordinates43.3981°N, 88.5319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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 M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 664 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 34 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 27 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 46 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 69 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 59 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 45 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 21 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 16 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 15 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 22 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 19 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 99 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 24 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 19 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in

Iron Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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