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Jump River, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
57 Population 154/sq mi density
$99,500 Home Value $177,805 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Jump River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 70.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,192 ft (363 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates45.3555°N, 90.7964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTaylor County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 70.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience54.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide 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 M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

253 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 279 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 75 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 71 km 3
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 98 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 2
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 82 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 54 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 94 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 72 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 76 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in

Jump River has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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