West Milwaukee, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,064 Population 3,629/sq mi density
$48,976 Median Income $29,660 per capita
$203,500 Home Value $257,999 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
1,003 Violent Crime/100K 21,579 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,976 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$203,500 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,003 violent crimes/100K (164% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West Milwaukee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 48.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density3,629/sq mi
Coordinates43.0124°N, 87.9710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzaukee County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 48.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 124 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 97 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

334 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 631 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 93 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 50 km 3
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 6
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 41 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 83 km 2
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 1, 2000 EF2 69 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 77 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 77 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 84 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 82 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 86 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 82 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

West Milwaukee has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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