Lamont, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
503
Population
853/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$26,404 per capita
$91,700
Home Value
$190,151 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value, $836/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,042 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5986°N, 91.6404°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Lamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.3").