Black Earth, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,724
Population
2,052/sq mi density
$72,667
Median Income
$35,806 per capita
$268,500
Home Value
$390,752 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,667 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$268,500 home value, $867/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Earth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1346°N, 89.7474°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Black Earth has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.3").