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Parnell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
229
Population
1,272/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$32,186 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$312,103 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Parnell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5837°N, 92.0044°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Parnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").