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Whittlesey, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
93
Population
82/sq mi density
$63,250
Median Income
$43,790 per capita
$176,800
Home Value
$232,714 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
1,761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Whittlesey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 57.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,495 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2206°N, 90.3232°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 62 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 | 11°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Whittlesey has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").