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Northport, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waupaca County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
421 Population 243/sq mi density
$89,643 Median Income $37,952 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $276,769 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
303 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,643 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Northport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 45.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation831 ft (253 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates44.4050°N, 88.8113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaupaca County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 45.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.3 / 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 High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 80 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 37 km 1
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 73 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 54 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 40 km 6
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 83 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 99 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 99 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 94 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 92 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Northport has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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