Mellen, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
538
Population
286/sq mi density
$40,125
Median Income
$28,291 per capita
$78,700
Home Value
$133,242 Zillow
$608
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,125 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $608/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mellen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 102.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3240°N, 90.6605°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ashland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in |
Mellen has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.2").