Gays Mills, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Crawford County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
577
Population
118/sq mi density
$35,682
Median Income
$28,733 per capita
$156,900
Home Value
$285,909 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,682 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gays Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3301°N, 90.8462°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Gays Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.2").