Mount Auburn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Benton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
183
Population
732/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$27,913 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$259,872 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2573°N, 92.0939°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Mount Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").