Laurel, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
221
Population
884/sq mi density
$59,167
Median Income
$32,933 per capita
$104,300
Home Value
$269,784 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $713/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,041 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8840°N, 92.9223°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poweshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").