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Dalton, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
221
Population
491/sq mi density
$61,667
Median Income
$29,693 per capita
$124,300
Home Value
$196,533 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,667 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 45.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6564°N, 89.2076°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").