Jackson, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washington County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,882
Population
2,037/sq mi density
$95,960
Median Income
$52,288 per capita
$295,600
Home Value
$427,660 Zillow
$1,123
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
25
Violent Crime/100K
149 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,960 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$295,600 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3199°N, 88.1641°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.4").