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Homestead, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
149 Population 115/sq mi density
$82,969 Median Income $26,126 per capita
$140,500 Home Value $289,614 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Homestead 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 28.1 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

Elevation854 ft (260 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates41.7612°N, 91.8711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportThe Eastern Iowa (CID)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 349 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 64 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 73 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 26 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 39 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 95 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 79 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 32 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 97 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 97 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 34 km
2010 FOLEY 786 31 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 96 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 21 km
2006 HSB 003 674 97 km
2004 HSB 009 608 96 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°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) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in

Homestead has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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