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Scandinavia, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
365 Population 420/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $28,156 per capita
$166,100 Home Value $305,796 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
415 Violent Crime/100K 4,286 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
415 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Scandinavia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation937 ft (286 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates44.4607°N, 89.1465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPortage County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 49.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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 M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 95 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 53 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 61 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 19 km 6
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 74 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 20 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 31 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 62 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 89 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 78 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 88 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 79 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 89 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 92 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 88 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 91 km
1998 PR 17 896 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 93 km
2007 PR 16 778 89 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 92 km
2003 PR 17 632 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Scandinavia has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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