Patterson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
293
Population
651/sq mi density
$71,786
Median Income
$32,806 per capita
$106,600
Home Value
$283,261 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,786 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,600 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Patterson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3484°N, 93.8776°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Patterson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").