Muscoda, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,119 Population 699/sq mi density
$51,450 Median Income $30,309 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $236,726 Zillow
$608 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
240 Violent Crime/100K 721 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,450 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Muscoda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation691 ft (211 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density699/sq mi
Coordinates43.1864°N, 90.4319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportTri-County Regional (LNR)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.96"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.0 / 100
Community Resilience63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 488 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 44 km 9
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 79 km 1
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 97 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 16 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 59 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 569 100 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Muscoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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