Coon Rapids, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Guthrie County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,403
Population
788/sq mi density
$64,338
Median Income
$31,451 per capita
$129,300
Home Value
$183,090 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,338 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,300 home value, $760/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Coon Rapids experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,196 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8747°N, 94.6785°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Guthrie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Coon Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").