Barnes City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
140
Population
237/sq mi density
$47,813
Median Income
$27,170 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$161,361 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Barnes City has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").