Platteville, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Grant County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,421
Population
1,848/sq mi density
$42,667
Median Income
$24,540 per capita
$186,900
Home Value
$261,271 Zillow
$885
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330
Violent Crime/100K
1,256 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,667 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$186,900 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Platteville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 42.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7279°N, 90.4681°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.9 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Platteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.2").