Wild Rose, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Waushara County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
942 Population 650/sq mi density
$46,491 Median Income $28,678 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $311,856 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,491 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $837/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wild Rose 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

Elevation947 ft (289 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates44.1783°N, 89.2445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaushara County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
34 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 73 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 41 km 1
Aug 31, 1977 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 35 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 17 km 6
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 55 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 25 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 80 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 41 km
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 75 km
2024 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 2,717 67 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 74 km
2023 2023 RX 1,992 67 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 75 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 74 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 89 km
2021 2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX 987 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 77 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 77 km
1998 PR 17 896 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 72 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 76 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 85 km
2007 PR 16 778 75 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 73 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

Wild Rose 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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