Adel, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dallas County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,259 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$96,905 Median Income $39,664 per capita
$320,500 Home Value $400,593 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime/100K 639 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,905 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$320,500 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Adel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation895 ft (273 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates41.6094°N, 94.0127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 36.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 11, 1995.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

704 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 38 km 0
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 60 km 1
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 45 km 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 69 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 90 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 69 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 56 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 71 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 35 km 2
May 5, 1965 EF4 86 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 95 km 1
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Adel has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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