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Protivin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
368
Population
836/sq mi density
$63,438
Median Income
$30,214 per capita
$107,700
Home Value
$323,126 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
1,468 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Protivin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,153 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2167°N, 92.0889°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Protivin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").