Plain, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Iowa County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
776
Population
853/sq mi density
$85,938
Median Income
$49,433 per capita
$223,600
Home Value
$320,397 Zillow
$972
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,938 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,600 home value, $972/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Plain 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2772°N, 90.0427°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (0.9").