Sheldon, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
265
Population
402/sq mi density
$37,054
Median Income
$24,442 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$187,116 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,054 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $795/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheldon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3119°N, 90.9567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Sheldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").