Montrose, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
688
Population
569/sq mi density
$73,333
Median Income
$33,897 per capita
$92,100
Home Value
$192,869 Zillow
$654
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $654/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5253°N, 91.4184°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").