Stone City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
122
Population
69/sq mi density
$185,809
Median Income
$69,672 per capita
$547,400
Home Value
$230,537 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$185,809 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$547,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Stone City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 864 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1054°N, 91.3502°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Stone City has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.5").