Niagara, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Florence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,386 Population 502/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $33,268 per capita
$90,200 Home Value $184,378 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Niagara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 61.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,065 ft (325 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density502/sq mi
Coordinates45.7793°N, 88.0032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFlorence County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 61.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.2 / 100
Community Resilience46.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 148 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 78 km 2
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 10 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 6 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 77 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 4, 1966 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 4, 1966 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 9, 1964 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 0 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 79 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 77 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 67 km
2009 FALLS 820 72 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 71 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 87 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Niagara has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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