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Mapleton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
997
Population
635/sq mi density
$52,955
Median Income
$38,510 per capita
$116,400
Home Value
$168,927 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
411
Violent Crime/100K
1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,955 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1673°N, 95.7909°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monona County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").