Modale, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
207
Population
199/sq mi density
$50,833
Median Income
$34,482 per capita
$79,200
Home Value
$201,958 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $975/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Modale 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,013 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6182°N, 96.0121°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Modale has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").