Lena, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oconto County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 506/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $30,456 per capita
$132,900 Home Value $306,435 Zillow
$637 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,900 home value, $637/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation714 ft (218 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates44.9530°N, 88.0473°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOconto County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 51.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.3 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 93 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

193 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 77 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 14 km 2
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF2 75 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 96 km 0
May 6, 1982 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

Lena has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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