Northwood, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,170
Population
544/sq mi density
$64,615
Median Income
$32,680 per capita
$124,800
Home Value
$207,244 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,615 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $583/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Northwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 40.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,229 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4441°N, 93.2160°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Worth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Northwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.0").