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Mellen, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
538
Population
286/sq mi density
$40,125
Median Income
$28,291 per capita
$78,700
Home Value
$133,029 Zillow
$608
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
4,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,125 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. 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 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
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 | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in |
Mellen has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").