Kalona, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
2,679
Population
1,240/sq mi density
$72,766
Median Income
$41,710 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$324,887 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,766 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $819/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kalona 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4874°N, 91.7018°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Kalona has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").