Kanawha, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
805
Population
407/sq mi density
$66,481
Median Income
$33,493 per capita
$79,900
Home Value
$143,415 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,481 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,900 home value, $525/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,186 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9342°N, 93.7932°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wright County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Kanawha has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.8").