Rake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
199
Population
262/sq mi density
$41,071
Median Income
$23,461 per capita
$34,200
Home Value
$144,305 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$34,200 home value, $792/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,149 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4806°N, 93.9197°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winnebago County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Rake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.7").