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Moscow, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
494
Population
415/sq mi density
$120,489
Median Income
$45,557 per capita
$216,200
Home Value
$245,830 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
249
Violent Crime/100K
570 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,489 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Moscow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5707°N, 91.0743°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Muscatine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Moscow has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.1").