Wausaukee, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marinette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
633 Population 459/sq mi density
$44,554 Median Income $21,053 per capita
$92,300 Home Value $230,190 Zillow
$573 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,554 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $573/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wausaukee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 58.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates45.3782°N, 87.9548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarinette County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 58.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.17"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience61.2 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 112 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 37 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 35 km 2
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 90 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1979 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF2 14 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 22, 1970 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 22, 1970 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 16, 1968 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.7 in

Wausaukee has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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