Adair, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adair County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
853
Population
384/sq mi density
$57,250
Median Income
$35,262 per capita
$126,600
Home Value
$209,563 Zillow
$852
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $852/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Adair experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,466 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5002°N, 94.6441°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Adair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Adair has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").