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New Sharon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,147
Population
1,220/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$36,395 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$210,303 Zillow
$564
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
164
Violent Crime/100K
1,604 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $564/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Sharon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4701°N, 92.6510°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahaska County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
New Sharon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.0").