Sand Pillow, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
206
Population
896/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$10,341 per capita
$129,200
Home Value
$226,793 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $579/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sand Pillow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3313°N, 90.7637°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 Low |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Sand Pillow has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.1").