Arispe, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
79
Population
158/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$35,967 per capita
$73,300
Home Value
$119,194 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Arispe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 26.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,267 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9490°N, 94.2190°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ringgold County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Arispe has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.0").