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Melrose, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wayne County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
139
Population
136/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$19,979 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
1,000 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 14.2% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Melrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 970 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9791°N, 93.0508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Melrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.3").