Iola, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazos County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
286
Population
278/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$31,242 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$504,064 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
47.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Iola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 339 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7726°N, 96.0776°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brazos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Iola has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.9").