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Mechanicsville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
906
Population
1,105/sq mi density
$76,190
Median Income
$37,181 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$207,286 Zillow
$542
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
22
Violent Crime/100K
1,326 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,190 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $542/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mechanicsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9056°N, 91.2533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Mechanicsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.2").