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Nichols, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
393
Population
1,709/sq mi density
$87,500
Median Income
$33,652 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$201,193 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
134
Violent Crime/100K
886 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nichols experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 631 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4797°N, 91.3080°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Muscatine County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Nichols has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.1").