Lake Sherwood, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
382
Population
364/sq mi density
$88,073
Median Income
$55,217 per capita
$279,900
Home Value
$191,464 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,073 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$279,900 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Sherwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2063°N, 89.7881°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Portage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wittman Regional (OSH) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Lake Sherwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").