Luzerne, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
140
Population
1,077/sq mi density
$95,000
Median Income
$36,351 per capita
$59,000
Home Value
$378,929 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,077/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9054°N, 92.1804°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Luzerne has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.1").