Fall River, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,739
Population
920/sq mi density
$73,229
Median Income
$31,938 per capita
$229,100
Home Value
$375,004 Zillow
$1,154
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,229 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,100 home value, $1,154/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fall River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3859°N, 89.0455°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Fall River has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.5").