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Ogdensburg, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
166 Population 171/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $30,222 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $271,777 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
75 Violent Crime/100K 528 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogdensburg 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation884 ft (269 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates44.4572°N, 89.0243°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPortage County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 49.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 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 Moderate
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 M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 90 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 47 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 59 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 26 km 6
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 88 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 69 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 98 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 87 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 97 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 88 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 97 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 99 km
2007 PR 16 778 98 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 96 km
2003 PR 17 632 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 98 km
2001 BIG BURN 565 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 560 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 539 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Ogdensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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