Iron River, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
752
Population
120/sq mi density
$55,294
Median Income
$35,067 per capita
$152,100
Home Value
$296,571 Zillow
$653
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
76
Violent Crime/100K
992 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,294 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Iron River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 74.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5793°N, 91.3999°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bayfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Iron River has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.0").