Superior, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Carlton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
26,550
Population
18/sq mi density
$63,415
Median Income
$36,031 per capita
$168,500
Home Value
$234,318 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
224
Violent Crime/100K
2,231 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,415 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,500 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Superior has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 662 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 55.3 sq mi (143.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6921°N, 92.0804°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Superior has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").