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On August 1, 2016, Gazette reporter, Neil Johnson, reported that average prices in the second quarter increased 17% over the same period in 2015. MORE INFO   

Public Education

The Janesville and Milton School Districts provide elementary and secondary education to area students. The public education system is large enough to provide students with access to higher level college prep courses as well as many other educational opportunities that smaller school systems do not have.  Current education initiatives include school-to-work programs to increase student achievement and help prepare students for today's rapidly changing workplace. In partnership with local businesses, the Janesville School District is creating an environment that encourages students to learn the importance of work ethic and personal responsibility, the connection between what is learned in school and how that knowledge is applied in the workplace, and about potential career opportunities. Craig, Parker and Milton high schools have consistently experienced graduation rates above the state average according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.  To see how Janesville schools compare with other districts in the state, visit WISEdash.  Note: For several years Wisconsin has ranked third nationally in high school graduation rates.

Health Care

Two large health care networks St. Mary's/Dean Health System and Mercy Health System are located in Janesville and serve the greater Rock County area. For additional network or provider information, visit the listing below.

Climate

Climate	January	April	July	October
Avg. Daily Max. Temperature	29.7	60.3	85.5	65.4
Avg. Daily Min. Temperature	13	38.2	62.9	43
Average Percipitation	1.58"	2.79"	4.01"	2.21"
Average Snowfall	8.70"	0.80"	0.00"	2.21"

The climate of Rock County is continental, characterized by four-seasonal  temperature and precipitation patterns. The average growing season is 165 days, with the last freeze date as May 1 and the first fall date as October 13. Generally, the majority of the year's precipitation falls within the growing season.  Specific weather patterns, such as daily temperatures, precipitation rates, etc. can be found in the most current version of the Statistical Abstract of the United States or real-time by visiting the Weather Channel.