Townsend, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Forest County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
93
Population
190/sq mi density
$76,563
Median Income
$29,102 per capita
$207,100
Home Value
$346,206 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Townsend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 61.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3240°N, 88.5904°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Forest County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.2").