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Melrose, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
637
Population
796/sq mi density
$50,208
Median Income
$26,125 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$231,514 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
4,127 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,208 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Melrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 786 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1312°N, 90.9969°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").