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Reserve, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
270
Population
5/sq mi density
$38,214
Median Income
$26,020 per capita
$218,200
Home Value
$456,261 Zillow
$325
Median Rent
15.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,385 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,214 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$218,200 home value, $325/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Reserve has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 67.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 53.7 sq mi (139.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8231°N, 91.3652°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sawyer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Reserve has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.9").