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Popejoy, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
129
Population
172/sq mi density
$38,819
Median Income
$14,404 per capita
$73,500
Home Value
$159,462 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
96
Violent Crime/100K
2,283 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$38,819 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Popejoy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5938°N, 93.4278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Popejoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").