Sign In Register

Ridgeland, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Barron County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
288 Population 626/sq mi density
$37,813 Median Income $25,273 per capita
$114,000 Home Value $259,547 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,813 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,113 ft (339 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density626/sq mi
Coordinates45.1981°N, 91.8980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarron County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 51.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.0 / 100
Community Resilience70.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 411 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 47 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 45 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 87 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 22 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 90 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 87 km 2
May 15, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 72 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 51 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 25 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 64 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 62 km 2
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 95 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 97 km
2013 CRANBERRY FIRE 779 92 km
2024 RX-64 553 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in

Ridgeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").

View full weather details →