Maynard, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
448 Population 462/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $36,074 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $180,941 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $620/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Maynard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates42.7733°N, 91.8780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportWaterloo Regional (ALO)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 39.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience73.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 466 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 86 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 12 km 5
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 57 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 69 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 59 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF4 95 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 76 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 86 km 2
May 25, 2008 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 55 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 30 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Maynard has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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