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Sandy Hook, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dubuque County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
261
Population
185/sq mi density
$80,720
Median Income
$41,387 per capita
$184,700
Home Value
$237,125 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
561 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,720 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5466°N, 90.6168°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dubuque County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Sandy Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.0").