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Ionia, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
318
Population
568/sq mi density
$73,426
Median Income
$36,772 per capita
$97,600
Home Value
$123,026 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
644 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,426 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,600 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ionia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,150 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0359°N, 92.4584°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chickasaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Ionia has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.9").