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Prairie Farm, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Barron County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
462
Population
481/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$24,520 per capita
$124,600
Home Value
$249,930 Zillow
$672
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $672/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie Farm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2364°N, 91.9800°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Prairie Farm has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").