Rudolph, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
493 Population 411/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $35,303 per capita
$165,500 Home Value $246,716 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,500 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rudolph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates44.4972°N, 89.8018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPortage County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 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 Moderate
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 M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 96 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 92 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 44 km 6
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 45 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 75 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 44 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 48 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 37 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 48 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 37 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 48 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 56 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 47 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 37 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 50 km
1998 PR 17 896 55 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 56 km
2007 PR 16 778 48 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 54 km
2003 PR 17 632 47 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 51 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Rudolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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