Randolph, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,574 Population 1,269/sq mi density
$60,813 Median Income $29,829 per capita
$155,900 Home Value $308,743 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,813 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,900 home value, $689/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Randolph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation956 ft (291 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,269/sq mi
Coordinates43.5395°N, 89.0028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportDane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 43.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0501 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 729 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 36 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 66 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 27 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 44 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 21 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 91 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 15 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 96 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 72 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 7 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 31 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 31 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 26 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 27 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 63 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 26 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 27 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

Randolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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