Pound, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
339 Population 381/sq mi density
$66,023 Median Income $36,415 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $290,446 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,023 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $607/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pound has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates45.0989°N, 88.0324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyForest County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 51.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0396 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.08 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.9 / 100
Community Resilience53.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 98 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

164 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 93 km 0
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 4 km 2
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF2 91 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 86 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 94 km 0
May 6, 1982 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

Pound has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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