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North Bay, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Racine County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
238 Population 2,164/sq mi density
$121,250 Median Income $83,396 per capita
$470,600 Home Value $408,578 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
397 Violent Crime/100K 3,488 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$470,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
397 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation611 ft (186 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,164/sq mi
Coordinates42.7642°N, 87.7806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRacine County County
Nearest AirportBatten International (RAC)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience98.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 107 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 80 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 798 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 82 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 6
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 69 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 1, 2000 EF2 99 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF2 35 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 15, 1981 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 4, 1980 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 16, 1980 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 6, 1980 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 40 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in

North Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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