Cumming, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County

5.0 /5.0
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558 Population 162/sq mi density
$160,357 Median Income $61,848 per capita
$486,400 Home Value $520,142 Zillow
$1,406 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$160,357 median income, 0.9% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$486,400 home value, $1,406/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cumming experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation980 ft (299 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates41.4847°N, 93.7619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 36.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 11, 1995.

Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 377 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 50 km 0
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 78 km 1
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 46 km 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 69 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 81 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 72 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 83 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 98 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 30 km 2
May 10, 1959 EF4 72 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 68 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Cumming has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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