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Northwood, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,170
Population
544/sq mi density
$64,615
Median Income
$32,680 per capita
$124,800
Home Value
$195,241 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
3,414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,615 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 40.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Northwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").