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Star Prairie, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · St. Croix County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
579 Population 271/sq mi density
$71,667 Median Income $37,254 per capita
$269,800 Home Value $362,943 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 2,237 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$269,800 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Star Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates45.1975°N, 92.5321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Croix County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 42.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 931 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 37 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 62 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 79 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 62 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 71 km 6
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 89 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 50 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 30 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 41 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 65 km 2
May 15, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 72 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 89 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 25 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNITS 37 38 39 A (4,879 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 95 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 98 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 98 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 94 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 95 km
1997 BIG 2,987 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 46 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 96 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 96 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 76 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 68 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 97 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 96 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 99 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 99 km
1992 UNIT 25 1,460 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,280 96 km
2009 HFR 08 - UNIT 20 1,168 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 1.1 in

Star Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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