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Taylor, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Trempealeau County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
336 Population 460/sq mi density
$51,786 Median Income $26,296 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $192,939 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 651 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,786 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation891 ft (272 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density460/sq mi
Coordinates44.3217°N, 91.1205°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTrempealeau County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 41.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %97.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

299 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 96 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 73 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 51 km 4
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 90 km 1
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 44 km 2
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 67 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 77 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 84 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 78 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 83 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 76 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 78 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 82 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 75 km
1998 PR 17 896 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 83 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 79 km
2007 PR 16 778 77 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 79 km
2003 PR 17 632 78 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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