Coulter, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
251
Population
102/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$20,727 per capita
$82,000
Home Value
$145,794 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $644/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Coulter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7330°N, 93.3701°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.7 / 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 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Coulter has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.0").