Sharon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Boone County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,567 Population 906/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $29,821 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $306,976 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
64 Violent Crime/100K 321 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation989 ft (301 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density906/sq mi
Coordinates42.4987°N, 88.7305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 116 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 62 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 104 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 108 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 95 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 46 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

591 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,616 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 96 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 61 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 35 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 15 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 76 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 52 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in

Sharon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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