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Port Wing, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
134 Population 117/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $33,763 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $235,044 Zillow
$325 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $325/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Wing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates46.7756°N, 91.3806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBayfield County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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)

Tornado History

53 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 66 km 2
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 19, 2024 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 11, 2022 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 29 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 18, 2019 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 27, 1994 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 27, 1994 EF1 89 km 0
Aug 9, 1992 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 9, 1992 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 13, 1988 EF1 43 km 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 21, 1986 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1985 EF1 92 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF1 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD (28,255 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 92 km
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 52 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 18 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 17 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 17 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 22 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 20 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 18 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 20 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 61 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 20 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 15 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 21 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 22 km
2016 SKIBO 763 95 km
2022 BRINKS 8C - SOUTH RX 725 22 km
1988 UNNAMED 621 86 km
2007 BN COMPLEX 2 547 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in

Port Wing has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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