Milwaukee, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
569,756
Population
5,924/sq mi density
$51,888
Median Income
$29,679 per capita
$172,000
Home Value
$227,629 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,452
Violent Crime/100K
2,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,888 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,452 violent crimes/100K (282% 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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 48.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Milwaukee has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.7").