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Minocqua, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
446 Population 619/sq mi density
$42,128 Median Income $65,746 per capita
$409,300 Home Value $397,844 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 930 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,128 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$409,300 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Minocqua 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 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 98.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,590 ft (485 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates45.8792°N, 89.7036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
105 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 98.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 35 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 25 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 46 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 7, 1996 EF2 94 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 20, 1972 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 37 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 31 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 35 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 1.4 in

Minocqua has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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