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Waterford, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
5,627
Population
2,207/sq mi density
$80,380
Median Income
$43,290 per capita
$312,700
Home Value
$424,512 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
2,053 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,380 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$312,700 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7644°N, 88.2167°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kenosha Regional (ENW) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| 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 Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").