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Knowlton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
71 Population 71/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $47,172 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $290,007 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,304 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Knowlton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 64.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,133 ft (345 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates44.7182°N, 89.6804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarathon County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 64.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
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 M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

278 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 34 km 0
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 53 km 6
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 96 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 71 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 92 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 68 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 73 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 62 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 74 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 63 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 73 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 73 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 75 km
1998 PR 17 896 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 81 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 82 km
2007 PR 16 778 74 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 80 km
2003 PR 17 632 73 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in

Knowlton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").

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