Powers Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,378
Population
586/sq mi density
$113,875
Median Income
$53,848 per capita
$286,400
Home Value
$439,752 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$113,875 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Powers Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 852 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5415°N, 88.2960°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Powers Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.5").