Big Foot Prairie, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
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/5.0
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Fair
159
Population
5,300/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Foot Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4955°N, 88.6017°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Big Foot Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.7").