Redfield, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dallas County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
782
Population
575/sq mi density
$81,328
Median Income
$29,457 per capita
$130,100
Home Value
$234,525 Zillow
$781
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,328 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $781/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Redfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 970 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5904°N, 94.1962°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Redfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").