Elberon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
162
Population
245/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$33,191 per capita
$102,100
Home Value
$219,661 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elberon 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0055°N, 92.3161°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tama County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Elberon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.2").