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
$266,230 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
98
Violent Crime/100K
1,742 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, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 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. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 81.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,609 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6361°N, 89.4255°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 94 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Rhinelander has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.8").