Arlington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
452
Population
452/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$26,936 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$275,659 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $525/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7488°N, 91.6710°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.3").