Shell Rock, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,634
Population
1,021/sq mi density
$70,556
Median Income
$34,234 per capita
$159,100
Home Value
$230,427 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,556 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shell Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7123°N, 92.5817°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Shell Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.1").