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Iowa, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,246
Population
955/sq mi density
$72,868
Median Income
$30,221 per capita
$243,200
Home Value
$241,603 Zillow
$1,070
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
337
Violent Crime/100K
4,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,868 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,200 home value, $1,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
337 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Iowa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2414°N, 93.0130°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calcasieu Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Chennault International (CWF) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.51 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Iowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (3.6").