Racine sits on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to Milwaukee, Chicago and all the outdoor activities anyone could imagine. Just about anything you could imagine doing is within an hour drive. (Opera, camping, museums, sports of all kinds, fine dining, hiking, etc..)
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County.
West Racine is known as "Kringleville" because of its Danish pastry. There are more than 300 manufacturing firms located here.
Racine has the finest harbor in the area, with facilities for all types of boats and boaters. Our downtown offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Our neighborhoods have more character and architecture than most, and each has its' own distinct feel and personality.
Racine is a port of entry, and its manufactures include farm machinery, processed foods, automobile parts, machine tools, floor wax, and electrical equipment.The city has been a major industral center for much of its history and the Gateway Technical Institute is also located in Racine.
Racine County knows a thing or two about fishing! With enormous Lake Michigan, beautiful inland lakes and the immense Root River, Racine has something for all anglers. Lake Michigan, viewed as the "deep sea fishing" spot of the Midwest, is home to King Salmon, Coho, Chinook, Brown trout and Rainbow trout! Whether you launch your boat or fish along the shore, Racine is an exceptional place to fish. Off the shores of Racine, the various ridges under water are a favorable environment for trophy-sized fish.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $132,700
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 78,805. Racine covers 15.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 620 feet above sea level.
Area code: 262
Weather
Racine, WI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 78.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Racine is 35.35 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.08 Inches.
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