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West Milwaukee, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,064
Population
3,629/sq mi density
$48,976
Median Income
$29,660 per capita
$203,500
Home Value
$252,134 Zillow
$885
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
730
Violent Crime/100K
35,720 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,976 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$203,500 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
730 violent crimes/100K (92% 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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0124°N, 87.9710°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ozaukee County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
West Milwaukee has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.2").