Keota, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
819
Population
1,064/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$34,975 per capita
$100,300
Home Value
$184,095 Zillow
$757
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,300 home value, $757/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Keota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 799 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3651°N, 91.9533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 31 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Keota has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").