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McGregor, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Allamakee County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
686
Population
532/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$37,101 per capita
$141,900
Home Value
$129,466 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,900 home value, $618/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
McGregor 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 33.8 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 | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0283°N, 91.1857°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allamakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
McGregor has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").