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Templeton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Audubon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
314
Population
641/sq mi density
$72,813
Median Income
$38,497 per capita
$159,000
Home Value
$215,901 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
941 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Templeton 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9181°N, 94.9407°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Audubon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").