Miles, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
392
Population
311/sq mi density
$67,750
Median Income
$35,509 per capita
$125,900
Home Value
$152,637 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,900 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Miles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0481°N, 90.3133°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Miles has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.4").