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Holiday Lake, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
321 Population 120/sq mi density
$76,863 Median Income $56,659 per capita
$257,800 Home Value $188,338 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 2,034 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,863 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$257,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Holiday Lake 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates41.8180°N, 92.4535°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPoweshiek County County
Nearest AirportThe Eastern Iowa (CID)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively 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)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 563 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 89 km 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 78 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 95 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 24 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 97 km 2
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 58 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 78 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 17 km
2010 FOLEY 786 20 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 29 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Holiday Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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