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Cascade, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,565
Population
1,336/sq mi density
$69,861
Median Income
$33,794 per capita
$196,100
Home Value
$279,287 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
262
Violent Crime/100K
1,101 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,861 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,100 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cascade 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3018°N, 91.0047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Cascade has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.1").