Marengo, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
142 Population 135/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $27,511 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $215,631 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $734/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Marengo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 102.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates46.4219°N, 90.8081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAshland County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 102.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0375 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 61 km 2
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 26 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 20, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 14, 1961 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 14, 1958 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 8 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 18, 2019 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 50 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 62 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 43 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 39 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 40 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 44 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 40 km
2019 RILEY 1,254 82 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 34 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 42 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 45 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 42 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 39 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 85 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 38 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 83 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in

Marengo has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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