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Aplington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,012
Population
1,368/sq mi density
$70,093
Median Income
$30,146 per capita
$131,800
Home Value
$174,647 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
18.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
2,283 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,093 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Aplington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 979 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5819°N, 92.8835°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Aplington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").