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Adair, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adair County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
853
Population
384/sq mi density
$57,250
Median Income
$35,262 per capita
$126,600
Home Value
$194,100 Zillow
$852
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
1,562 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Adair experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Adair has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").