Essex, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Page County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
875
Population
534/sq mi density
$57,344
Median Income
$33,671 per capita
$87,700
Home Value
$186,989 Zillow
$681
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,344 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $681/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Essex experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8328°N, 95.3053°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Page County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Essex has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.9").