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Trempealeau, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Trempealeau County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,737 Population 877/sq mi density
$75,423 Median Income $37,083 per capita
$198,600 Home Value $333,059 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 363 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,423 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,600 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Trempealeau 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 38.

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

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density877/sq mi
Coordinates44.0022°N, 91.4280°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTrempealeau County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 41.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 86 km 4
May 10, 1953 EF4 99 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 72 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 41 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 1 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 75 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 78 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 580 99 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 514 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Trempealeau has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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