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Strum, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,119 Population 910/sq mi density
$70,192 Median Income $30,569 per capita
$188,100 Home Value $277,201 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,192 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,100 home value, $827/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Strum 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 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density910/sq mi
Coordinates44.5532°N, 91.3886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEau Claire County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 84 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 26 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 42 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 42 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 99 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 11 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 33 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 47 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 51 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 64 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 65 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in

Strum has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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