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Wilson, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
195 Population 114/sq mi density
$80,469 Median Income $36,138 per capita
$192,400 Home Value $392,629 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 2,574 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$80,469 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates44.9586°N, 92.1705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 957 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 14 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 95 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 53 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 95 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 88 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 74 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 55 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 88 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 33 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 73 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 99 km 2
May 15, 1998 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 68 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 88 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 53 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,904 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 81 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 90 km
2004 EAGAN 925 82 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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