Mount Ayr, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,739
Population
644/sq mi density
$68,676
Median Income
$33,414 per capita
$144,500
Home Value
$143,927 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,676 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,500 home value, $694/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Ayr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,233 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7141°N, 94.2372°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ringgold County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Mount Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.7").