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Stanley, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,774 Population 880/sq mi density
$47,857 Median Income $20,016 per capita
$153,200 Home Value $234,308 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 809 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,857 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 52.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density880/sq mi
Coordinates44.9594°N, 90.9437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 52.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.9 / 100
Community Resilience30.0 / 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

267 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 266 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 69 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 42 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 33 km 4
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 51 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 48 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 8 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 18 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 52 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 7 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 52 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN (520 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.2 in

Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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