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Tunnel City, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
105
Population
339/sq mi density
$181,100
Home Value
$249,270 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
2,666 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tunnel City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0050°N, 90.5680°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Tunnel City has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").