Radisson, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
243 Population 623/sq mi density
$39,423 Median Income $22,003 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $198,094 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,423 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $669/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Radisson 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,244 ft (379 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates45.7675°N, 91.2174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySawyer County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 57.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience52.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

182 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 218 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 95 km 3
May 16, 2017 EF3 93 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 61 km 2
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 11, 1990 EF2 50 km 0
Sep 3, 1986 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 12, 1982 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF2 65 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GERMANN ROAD FIRE (6,751 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 GERMANN ROAD FIRE 6,751 70 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,407 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,361 95 km
2021 NW SANDS - BLOCK E RX 1,361 95 km
2019 RILEY 1,254 82 km
2007 PIONEER FIRE 1,072 53 km
2018 UNNAMED 961 93 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK J RX 911 98 km
2024 NW SANDS BLOCK B RX 844 93 km
2018 NW SANDS BLOCK C 771 93 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 87 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in

Radisson has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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