Menomonie is a city in and the county seat of Dunn County. We're located in western Wisconsin, one hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Our area is blessed with many lakes and rivers, miles of biking, skiing and snowmobiling trails, and hundreds of acres of beautiful woodlands. Home to the University of Wisconsin-Stout, we offer many cultural opportunities. The Menomonie area offers a strong business environment, great schools, and lots of recreational opportunities.

Menomonie is a traditional, yet progressive city. Our Main Street has been designated a national Downtown Historic District, and is anchored by the restored Victorian-era Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater. We invite you to attend an evening at the theater, walk along the beautiful Lake Menomin in the heart of the city, attend summertime concerts and ice cream socials in one of our many parks, sporting events, festivals, and the many other traditions that Menomonie has to offer.

Menomonie is the starting point for a beautiful 14-mile bike ride along the Red Cedar State Trail. This limestone-surfaced trail runs along the Red Cedar River from Menomonie to the Chippewa River, where it connects with the Chippewa River Trail. Keep watch for eagles, herons and other birds as you pass sandstone bluffs, prairies, wetlands and wooded areas. There are picnic areas along the trail, and a visitor's center located along Highway 29 in Menomonie. The Menomonie area also offers miles of country roads fit for biking.

The Menomonie area offers many hiking trails. Check out the 706 wooded, hilly acres at Hoffman Hills State Recreational Area just outside of Menomonie. The park offers 9 miles of trails of varying difficulty. Climb the 60 foot high observation tower to get an unparalleled view of the countryside surrounding Menomonie. Birds and other wildlife abound. Be sure to check out the 15 acres of prairie restoration, and hike the 1-mile wetland trail. There is also excellent skiing and snowshoeing. This recreational area offers 8 miles of trails groomed exclusively for cross-country skiing in both traditional-stride and skate-skiing. The terrain ranges from easy to difficult. Hoffman Hills offers pine and hardwood forest scenery and great views.

Menomonie is also a progressive community, with a thriving industrial base that includes 3M, Ford Motor Company, Wal-Mart Distribution Center, ConAgra Foods - Swiss Miss, Cardinal FG, Andersen Windows, Phillips Plastics Corporation, and several other industrial facilities. We are privileged to have a state-of-the-art hospital and medical center (which are part of the Mayo Health System), a beautiful library overlooking the shores of Lake Menomin, an excellent K-12 school system, and the Chippewa Valley Technical College.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is also a valued member of our community. UW-Stout has an international reputation for its excellent degree programs in business, industry, technology, education, human development, and art and design. The Stout Technology Park offers a unique opportunity for businesses in the park to access the latest manufacturing strategies and technologies that will help solve problems and increase profits.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $136,634

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 15,421. Menomonie covers 12.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 877 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 54731 - Area code: 715

Weather

Menomonie, WI climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 3.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Menomonie is 30.56 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.56 Inches.

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