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Mediapolis, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,930
Population
1,608/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$34,748 per capita
$167,300
Home Value
$213,579 Zillow
$968
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
8,391 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mediapolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0079°N, 91.1637°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Louisa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Mediapolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").