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Cantril, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Scotland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
307
Population
590/sq mi density
$37,500
Median Income
$27,777 per capita
$76,200
Home Value
$160,549 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
227
Violent Crime/100K
378 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cantril experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6429°N, 92.0684°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scotland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in |
Cantril has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").