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Roland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,458
Population
1,246/sq mi density
$84,779
Median Income
$45,365 per capita
$173,100
Home Value
$252,106 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
29
Violent Crime/100K
845 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,779 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,100 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Roland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1660°N, 93.5030°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Story County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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 (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Roland has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").