North Buena Vista, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dubuque County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
110
Population
118/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$36,212 per capita
$88,300
Home Value
$225,488 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $769/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
North Buena Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 881 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6727°N, 90.9613°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dubuque County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
North Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.2").