New Providence, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
196
Population
196/sq mi density
$83,250
Median Income
$34,942 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$180,799 Zillow
$589
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $589/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Providence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,130 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2813°N, 93.1716°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
New Providence has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.6").