New London, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,402
Population
2,224/sq mi density
$65,815
Median Income
$28,582 per capita
$118,900
Home Value
$192,396 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,815 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $772/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New London 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9229°N, 91.4007°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
New London has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").