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Keota, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
819 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $34,975 per capita
$100,300 Home Value $174,259 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
541 Violent Crime/100K 946 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
541 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation799 ft (244 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates41.3651°N, 91.9533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportOttumwa Regional (OTM)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 25.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience90.3 / 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)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 9 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 65 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 21 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 75 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 56 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 94 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 77 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 61 km
2010 FOLEY 786 59 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 77 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 53 km
2006 HSB 003 674 77 km
2004 HSB 009 608 77 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 26°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 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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