Lake Koshkonong, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
983 Population 70/sq mi density
$93,125 Median Income $58,498 per capita
$334,300 Home Value $208,266 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,125 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$334,300 home value, $1,167/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Koshkonong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area29.8 sq mi (77.3 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates42.8605°N, 88.9401°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalworth County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 36.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 133 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 149 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 88 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,465 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 86 km 9
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 48 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 71 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 6
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 41 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 78 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 78 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 81 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 78 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 87 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 83 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 78 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 20 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in

Lake Koshkonong has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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