Dow City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
384
Population
1,164/sq mi density
$46,932
Median Income
$37,989 per capita
$130,200
Home Value
$95,155 Zillow
$714
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,932 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $714/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dow City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9275°N, 95.4944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Dow City has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").