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Fountain City, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
747
Population
171/sq mi density
$51,759
Median Income
$40,080 per capita
$161,700
Home Value
$272,117 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,759 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$161,700 home value, $865/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 674 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1188°N, 91.6898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Fountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").