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Nelsonville, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
197
Population
191/sq mi density
$66,750
Median Income
$33,096 per capita
$157,800
Home Value
$351,113 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
81
Violent Crime/100K
1,340 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelsonville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4902°N, 89.3035°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Portage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Nelsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.0").