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Rhinelander, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,248 Population 905/sq mi density
$53,561 Median Income $29,889 per capita
$123,300 Home Value $249,466 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 1,747 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,561 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rhinelander has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,609 ft (490 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates45.6361°N, 89.4255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
94 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 88 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 14 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 31 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 80 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 7, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 19 km 0
Sep 24, 1984 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 62 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 56 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 61 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in

Rhinelander has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").

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