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Slinger, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,173 Population 1,124/sq mi density
$99,457 Median Income $50,375 per capita
$337,700 Home Value $450,246 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 1,176 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$99,457 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$337,700 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Slinger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°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 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,124/sq mi
Coordinates43.3354°N, 88.2765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.13"
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

1 earthquake (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
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 49 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 12 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 64 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 87 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 80 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 42 km 2
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 98 km 2
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 84 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 35 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 34 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 41 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 39 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 43 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 39 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Slinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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