Woodruff, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
550 Population 387/sq mi density
$68,798 Median Income $47,983 per capita
$253,000 Home Value $334,352 Zillow
$759 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,798 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$253,000 home value, $759/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Woodruff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 98.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,615 ft (492 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density387/sq mi
Coordinates45.8944°N, 89.6912°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
106 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 98.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.07"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
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 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

134 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 36 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 27 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 45 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 7, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 20, 1972 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 38 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 32 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 36 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Woodruff has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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