Racine, WI GIS Map
Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, with a population of about 77,816. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Racine County
- Population
- 77,816
- Elevation
- 626 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7261, -87.7829
- ZIP codes (8)
- 53401, 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406 …
- Land area
- 15.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Racine, WI
Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River, 22 miles (35 km) south of Milwaukee and 60 miles (97 km) north of Chicago. It is the fifth-most populous city in Wisconsin, with a population of 77,816 at the 2020 census. The Racine metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Racine County, has an estimated 199,000 residents.
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GIS Data for Racine, WI
The Racine map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Racine without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Racine Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
77,633
Households
31,970
Median household income
$57,740
Median age
34.7 years
Median home value
$166,500
Median gross rent
$1,033/mo
Owner-occupied homes
60.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
Below poverty level
18.2%
Land area
15.5 sq mi
Population density
5,018 / sq mi
County
Racine Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
78,860
April 2020 (estimates base)
78,337
July 2024 estimate
78,057
Change 2010-2020
-0.7%
Change 2020-2024
-0.4%
Photos of Racine
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Racine
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Racine.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sec Dist Off | 4020 Durand Ave, 53405 | Owned | 7,715 | — |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Racine
General soil map unit at the city center: Navan-Montgomery-Hebron-Aztalan
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Hebron23%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Montgomery14%
Mollisols · Vertic Endoaquolls
- Aztalan11%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
- Navan10%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Aztalan8%
Mollisols · Aquic Argiudolls
- Houghton8%
Histosols · Typic Haplosaprists
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Racine
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Racine, Wi weather station, elevation 595 ft, 1.7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 78°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 14°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in
Annual snowfall
41.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 30 | 32 | 41 | 51 | 61 | 72 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Avg low °F | 14 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 43 | 32 | 21 |
| Precip. in | 1.98 | 1.92 | 2.42 | 3.94 | 4.32 | 4.35 | 3.27 | 3.75 | 3.34 | 3.07 | 2.53 | 2.09 |
| Snow in | 13.3 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 8.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Racine
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Racine County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 85.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Coastal FloodingVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Racine FAQ
What county is Racine in?
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Racine, Wisconsin is located in Racine County.
What is the population of Racine?
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Racine has a population of about 77,816, making it the number 5 of the 51 Wisconsin cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Racine?
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The elevation of Racine is approximately 626 feet (191 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Racine?
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ZIP codes for Racine include 53401, 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406, 53407, 53408.
What time zone is Racine in?
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Racine is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Racine from Madison?
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Racine is about 85 miles from Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, in a straight line.
How far is Racine from Milwaukee?
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Racine is about 23 miles from Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Racine?
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Cities near Racine include Kenosha, WI (10 miles); Oak Creek, WI (12 miles); South Milwaukee, WI (13 miles); Franklin, WI (17 miles); Greenfield, WI (20 miles).
Local notes for Racine, WI
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.