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Richland Center, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Richland County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,030
Population
1,072/sq mi density
$51,472
Median Income
$30,280 per capita
$137,700
Home Value
$184,370 Zillow
$681
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
223
Violent Crime/100K
1,117 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,472 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,700 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3405°N, 90.3834°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Richland Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").