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Rubicon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
118 Population 281/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $34,579 per capita
$277,900 Home Value $444,176 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,719 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$277,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rubicon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,031 ft (314 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates43.3372°N, 88.4526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 36.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 595 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 43 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 23 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 55 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 78 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 66 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 55 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 30 km 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 25 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 24 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 31 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 29 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 33 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 29 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.6 in

Rubicon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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