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Iowa City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
75,264
Population
2,922/sq mi density
$57,533
Median Income
$37,123 per capita
$273,600
Home Value
$292,103 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,618 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,533 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$273,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Iowa City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6557°N, 91.5309°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Iowa City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").