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Deep River, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
315 Population 716/sq mi density
$67,143 Median Income $36,272 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $217,077 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,143 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Deep River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation908 ft (277 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates41.5816°N, 92.3729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPoweshiek County County
Nearest AirportOttumwa Regional (OTM)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively 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)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 342 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 42 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 25 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 16, 1978 EF3 80 km 6
May 4, 1977 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 9, 1975 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 63 km 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (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 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 33 km
2010 FOLEY 786 33 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 35 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Deep River has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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