Olin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
849
Population
832/sq mi density
$67,120
Median Income
$24,802 per capita
$98,500
Home Value
$198,694 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,120 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Olin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9975°N, 91.1412°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Olin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").