Cantril, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Scotland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
307
Population
590/sq mi density
$37,500
Median Income
$27,777 per capita
$76,200
Home Value
$179,308 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, $1,025/mo rent
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 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Cantril has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.5").