Riceville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
795
Population
750/sq mi density
$47,434
Median Income
$26,595 per capita
$92,100
Home Value
$237,953 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,434 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $1,016/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Riceville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3616°N, 92.5533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Riceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").