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Milton, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,685
Population
1,207/sq mi density
$84,648
Median Income
$37,261 per capita
$210,500
Home Value
$340,320 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,228 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,648 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,500 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7747°N, 88.9400°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walworth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").