Lowden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
804
Population
751/sq mi density
$54,773
Median Income
$35,812 per capita
$111,000
Home Value
$191,852 Zillow
$886
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,773 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $886/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8589°N, 90.9229°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Lowden has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").