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Rock Springs, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sauk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
310
Population
238/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$29,893 per capita
$161,200
Home Value
$298,867 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
1,698 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,200 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4787°N, 89.9269°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sauk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-County Regional (LNR) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0488 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Rock Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").