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Elkader, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,249
Population
912/sq mi density
$61,786
Median Income
$34,202 per capita
$134,300
Home Value
$162,095 Zillow
$851
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
255
Violent Crime/100K
1,806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,786 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkader experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8574°N, 91.4028°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clayton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Elkader has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.0").