Mole Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
507
Population
137/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$20,804 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$228,631 Zillow
$493
Median Rent
13.1% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $493/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mole Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 80.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4861°N, 88.9756°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Forest County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in |
Mole Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.3").