Wautoma, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,882 Population 672/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $24,580 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $295,286 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wautoma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 46.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation862 ft (263 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates44.0674°N, 89.2911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaushara County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 46.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.3 / 100
Community Resilience50.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 424 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 68 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 43 km 1
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 30 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 29 km 6
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 67 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 52 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 50 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 18 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 77 km 2
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 36 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 72 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 66 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 71 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 66 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 72 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 81 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 71 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 81 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 73 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 75 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 74 km
1998 PR 17 896 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 68 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 72 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 77 km
2007 PR 16 778 72 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in

Wautoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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