Reasnor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
184 Population 329/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $33,921 per capita
$92,900 Home Value $251,728 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Reasnor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation763 ft (233 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates41.5789°N, 93.0229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJasper County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience89.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 401 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 80 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 88 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 98 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 52 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 52 km 2
May 20, 1959 EF4 98 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 77 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 16, 1978 EF3 45 km 6
May 4, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 22 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 71 km
2010 FOLEY 786 73 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 81 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in

Reasnor has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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