Lawler, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
397 Population 414/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $32,866 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $261,138 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates43.0719°N, 92.1528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChickasaw County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience84.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 929 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 83 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 86 km 13
May 15, 1968 EF5 48 km 5
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 86 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF4 59 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 76 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 47 km 2
May 25, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 49 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 66 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 28, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 56 km 2
May 28, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Lawler has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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