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Poplar, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Douglas County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
610
Population
51/sq mi density
$92,188
Median Income
$37,660 per capita
$197,400
Home Value
$294,402 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
284
Violent Crime/100K
6,494 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,188 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,400 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5818°N, 91.7823°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in |
Poplar has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").