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Three Lakes, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
393 Population 139/sq mi density
$53,625 Median Income $34,349 per capita
$183,700 Home Value $403,563 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 571 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$183,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Three Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 76.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,635 ft (498 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates45.8045°N, 89.1691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
88 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 76.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 41 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 53 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 79 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 1 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 78 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 96 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 72 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 76 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in

Three Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").

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