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Theresa, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,320 Population 1,784/sq mi density
$70,959 Median Income $38,082 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $332,645 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,959 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $874/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Theresa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,784/sq mi
Coordinates43.5168°N, 88.4538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.4 / 100
Community Resilience92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 559 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 24 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 23 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 40 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 62 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 24 km 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 91 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 13 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 13 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 19 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 18 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 20 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 18 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Theresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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