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Thorp, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,696 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $29,247 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $228,035 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $844/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Thorp 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 52.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,190 ft (363 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,146/sq mi
Coordinates44.9580°N, 90.8022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportChippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 52.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.9 / 100
Community Resilience30.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

266 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 53 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 42 km 4
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 63 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 60 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 58 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 29 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 51 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 50 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 16 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 23, 2011 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX (2,717 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 99 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 98 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 98 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 1.3 in

Thorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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