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Lovilia, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monroe County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
477
Population
917/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$27,544 per capita
$89,800
Home Value
$145,161 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
1,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lovilia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1347°N, 92.9079°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Lovilia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").