Shullsburg, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,310
Population
985/sq mi density
$58,500
Median Income
$27,843 per capita
$130,700
Home Value
$202,692 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
200
Violent Crime/100K
300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,700 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shullsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5733°N, 90.2348°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Shullsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.3").