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Davis City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
170
Population
293/sq mi density
$37,417
Median Income
$24,804 per capita
$45,500
Home Value
$139,978 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,417 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Davis City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6400°N, 93.8126°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.1 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Davis City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.0").