Madrid, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,803 Population 2,298/sq mi density
$86,915 Median Income $37,322 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $284,228 Zillow
$1,034 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,915 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $1,034/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Madrid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,018 ft (310 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density2,298/sq mi
Coordinates41.8757°N, 93.8205°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %67.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

733 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 384 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 7 km 0
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 87 km 1
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 78 km 6
May 27, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 70 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 70 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 39 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 23 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 23 km 2
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 78 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 71 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 87 km 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 39 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in

Madrid has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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