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Lorimor, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Union County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
375
Population
872/sq mi density
$43,281
Median Income
$23,582 per capita
$67,900
Home Value
$229,304 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
1,598 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lorimor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1267°N, 94.0569°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Lorimor has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").