Maharishi Vedic City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wapello County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
233
Population
70/sq mi density
$62,813
Median Income
$42,653 per capita
$328,600
Home Value
$249,496 Zillow
$1,101
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$328,600 home value, $1,101/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Maharishi Vedic City 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 789 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0545°N, 92.0146°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wapello County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Maharishi Vedic City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").