Hawkeye, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
521
Population
778/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$28,728 per capita
$78,900
Home Value
$196,464 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
15.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, $708/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hawkeye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9378°N, 91.9504°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Hawkeye has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.2").