Mauston, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Juneau County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,280
Population
957/sq mi density
$60,174
Median Income
$29,264 per capita
$135,600
Home Value
$266,878 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
97
Violent Crime/100K
971 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,174 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mauston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8000°N, 90.0796°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Juneau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Mauston has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.3").