Pella, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
10,624
Population
1,137/sq mi density
$81,201
Median Income
$42,262 per capita
$259,600
Home Value
$360,345 Zillow
$1,041
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
110
Violent Crime/100K
951 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,201 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$259,600 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pella experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4047°N, 92.9174°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahaska County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in |
Pella has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").