Prentice, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Price County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
466
Population
231/sq mi density
$42,188
Median Income
$30,709 per capita
$102,400
Home Value
$189,931 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, $686/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Prentice has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 61.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5412°N, 90.2928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Price County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Prentice has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.0").