Blue Mounds, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
873
Population
992/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$42,397 per capita
$322,900
Home Value
$456,761 Zillow
$1,093
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$322,900 home value, $1,093/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Mounds 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 40.6 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 | 1,314 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0178°N, 89.8269°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 22 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) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in |
Blue Mounds has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.6").