La Porte City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Black Hawk County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,170
Population
848/sq mi density
$62,750
Median Income
$32,760 per capita
$146,900
Home Value
$240,978 Zillow
$802
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $802/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
La Porte City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3138°N, 92.1909°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Black Hawk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
La Porte City has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").