Dorchester, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
818
Population
588/sq mi density
$54,750
Median Income
$31,672 per capita
$142,000
Home Value
$218,883 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $821/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dorchester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 57.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0014°N, 90.3312°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Dorchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").