Brooklyn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,565
Population
1,186/sq mi density
$71,500
Median Income
$29,933 per capita
$123,600
Home Value
$205,032 Zillow
$813
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $813/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brooklyn 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7321°N, 92.4450°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poweshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 40 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Brooklyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").