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Port Washington, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
12,569 Population 2,112/sq mi density
$81,582 Median Income $42,950 per capita
$276,000 Home Value $370,856 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 739 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,582 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density2,112/sq mi
Coordinates43.3849°N, 87.8841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzaukee County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very 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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 463 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 69 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 26 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 86 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 3 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 71 km 2
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 1, 2000 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 18, 1996 EF2 70 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 61 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 61 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 67 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 69 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 66 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Port Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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