Middleton, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
22,235
Population
2,365/sq mi density
$85,526
Median Income
$57,310 per capita
$457,400
Home Value
$619,009 Zillow
$1,357
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
107
Violent Crime/100K
904 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,526 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$457,400 home value, $1,357/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Middleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1070°N, 89.5063°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Middleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").