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Dodgeville, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,013
Population
1,235/sq mi density
$72,768
Median Income
$40,512 per capita
$234,000
Home Value
$323,166 Zillow
$984
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
2,419 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,768 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $984/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodgeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,209 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9660°N, 90.1297°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 17 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Dodgeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.1").