Dougherty, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
94
Population
168/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$16,473 per capita
$48,000
Home Value
$199,165 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dougherty 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 35.8 inches. The area receives 44.4 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 | 1,095 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9220°N, 93.0361°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 24 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) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Dougherty has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.0").