New Richmond, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
10,334
Population
899/sq mi density
$87,500
Median Income
$40,766 per capita
$269,000
Home Value
$376,589 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
110
Violent Crime/100K
909 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Richmond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 982 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1252°N, 92.5371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Croix County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
New Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.6").