McCausland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Scott County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
346 Population 629/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $32,353 per capita
$167,300 Home Value $141,800 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $1,292/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McCausland 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 38.6 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation609 ft (186 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density629/sq mi
Coordinates41.7434°N, 90.4459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 132 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 84 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 1
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 21 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 28 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 30 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 19 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 88 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 89 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 88 km
2006 HSB 003 674 89 km
2004 HSB 009 608 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

McCausland has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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