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Pepin, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wabasha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
781 Population 1,085/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $42,486 per capita
$184,200 Home Value $269,037 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
528 Violent Crime/100K 2,243 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pepin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,085/sq mi
Coordinates44.4428°N, 92.1477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabasha County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 48.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.1 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 460 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 53 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 76 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 78 km 4
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 90 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 62 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 98 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 66 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 22 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 34 km
2004 EAGAN 925 94 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Pepin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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