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Darlington, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,473
Population
1,455/sq mi density
$62,695
Median Income
$30,837 per capita
$134,300
Home Value
$225,370 Zillow
$885
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
775 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,695 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Darlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6766°N, 90.1201°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very 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) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Darlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.1").