Solon Springs, Wisconsin
Solon Springs is a village of 649 people in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Solon Springs
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Giesen Concert Shell.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 60 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Solon Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Solon Springs
Solon Springs is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 656 at the 2020 census, up from 600 at the 2010 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Solon Springs.
From the Wikipedia article Solon Springs, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
KD's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Burger, Diner, Breakfast · 0.7 mi
11392 South 2nd Street East, Solon Springs
Where to stay2
St. Croix Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
11390 South 5th Street East, Solon Springs
History
Solon Springs was first called White Birch, from a grove of white birch trees near the original town site. The present name of Solon Springs honors Thomas F. Solon, who discovered mineral springs here. A post office was established as White Birch in 1885, and the name of the post office was changed to Solon Springs in 1896.
From the History section of Solon Springs, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Solon Springs
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 4°F | 1.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 6°F | 1.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 18°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 5.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 12.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Solon Springs (1 mi away), rain and snow from Gordon, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Douglas County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-08-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-08-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-08-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Solon Springs Municipal Airport (OLG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Poplar 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Minong 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Superior 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Iron River 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Superior 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Hayward 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Duluth 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Proctor 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Little Round Lake 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Hermantown 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Solon Springs Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Namakagon Queen Hayward Wisconsin June 1961, TimothyMN, CC BY-SA 4.0
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