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Low Moor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
269 Population 489/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $28,943 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $141,800 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,117 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Low Moor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation641 ft (195 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates41.8029°N, 90.3550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 31.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0477 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.32 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 127 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 77 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 208 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 48 km 1
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 49 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 23 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 36 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 21 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 98 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 99 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 98 km
2006 HSB 003 674 99 km
2004 HSB 009 608 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Low Moor has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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