Cambridge, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
948
Population
707/sq mi density
$74,531
Median Income
$32,347 per capita
$172,800
Home Value
$347,472 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,531 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9017°N, 93.5366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.6").