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Morley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
43
Population
478/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$28,616 per capita
$76,900
Home Value
$207,286 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,407 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Morley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0061°N, 91.2459°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Morley has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.1").