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Center Junction, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
125
Population
171/sq mi density
$32,679
Median Income
$24,778 per capita
$57,800
Home Value
$175,384 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
262
Violent Crime/100K
1,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$32,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Center Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1141°N, 91.0903°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 8 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Center Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.1").