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Prairie du Chien, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Allamakee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,471
Population
927/sq mi density
$52,670
Median Income
$29,861 per capita
$152,100
Home Value
$208,083 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
71
Violent Crime/100K
1,455 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,670 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie du Chien experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0433°N, 91.1373°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allamakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Prairie du Chien has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.0").