Neola, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,098
Population
1,373/sq mi density
$68,859
Median Income
$30,280 per capita
$166,400
Home Value
$315,469 Zillow
$994
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,859 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $994/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Neola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4519°N, 95.6189°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawattamie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Neola has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.7").