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Sheldon, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
265
Population
402/sq mi density
$37,054
Median Income
$24,442 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$177,805 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
91
Violent Crime/100K
2,257 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,054 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheldon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 70.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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 | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Sheldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").