Morning Sun, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
733
Population
940/sq mi density
$63,500
Median Income
$32,349 per capita
$90,300
Home Value
$175,782 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Morning Sun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0941°N, 91.2506°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Louisa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Morning Sun has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.3").