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Milwaukee, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
569,756
Population
5,924/sq mi density
$51,888
Median Income
$29,679 per capita
$172,000
Home Value
$216,278 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
1,332
Violent Crime/100K
2,555 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,888 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,332 violent crimes/100K (251% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Milwaukee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 96.8 sq mi (250.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0633°N, 87.9667°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ozaukee County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Milwaukee has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.2").