Oakdale, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
285 Population 385/sq mi density
$86,563 Median Income $42,482 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $249,270 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,563 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $588/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation953 ft (290 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates43.9622°N, 90.3791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 47.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.7 / 100
Community Resilience65.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 19 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 95 km 6
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 40 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 70 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 16, 1963 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 13 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 68 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 53 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 28 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 39 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 27 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 38 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 28 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 21 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 28 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 19 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 26 km
1998 PR 17 896 21 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 23 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 20 km
2007 PR 16 778 27 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 28 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 22 km
2003 PR 17 632 28 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Oakdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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