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Millston, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
108 Population 104/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $29,463 per capita
$120,500 Home Value $198,983 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 4,127 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Millston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates44.1893°N, 90.6457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 47.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.0 / 100
Community Resilience50.4 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 261 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 51 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 59 km 2
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 80 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 35 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 37 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 84 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 37 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 73 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 37 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 46 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 38 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 45 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 37 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 41 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 38 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 44 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 38 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 35 km
1998 PR 17 896 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 43 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 39 km
2007 PR 16 778 37 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 39 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 38 km
2003 PR 17 632 38 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 37 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Millston has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").

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