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Laona, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
548
Population
281/sq mi density
$39,688
Median Income
$22,232 per capita
$131,900
Home Value
$174,240 Zillow
$660
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
53
Violent Crime/100K
1,218 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Laona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 80.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,564 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5597°N, 88.6697°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Forest County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Laona has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.9").