Springville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Linn County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,210 Population 502/sq mi density
$96,250 Median Income $37,273 per capita
$175,900 Home Value $295,990 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,900 home value, $1,000/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Springville 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 38.8 inches. The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation859 ft (262 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density502/sq mi
Coordinates42.0405°N, 91.4612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLinn County County
Nearest AirportThe Eastern Iowa (CID)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 34.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %64.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0481 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.46 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 505 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 80 km 5
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 21 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 34 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 25 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 97 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 90 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (939 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 939 69 km
2010 FOLEY 786 66 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 58 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in

Springville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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