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Barnes City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
140
Population
237/sq mi density
$47,813
Median Income
$27,170 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$134,365 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,575 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$47,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnes City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5070°N, 92.4695°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poweshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.9 / 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 Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Barnes City has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").