New Post, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
322
Population
16/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$32,571 per capita
$310,000
Home Value
$228,222 Zillow
$388
Median Rent
15.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 19.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $388/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Post has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,334 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 27.4 sq mi (70.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9028°N, 91.2071°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sawyer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
New Post has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").