Templeton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Audubon County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
314
Population
641/sq mi density
$72,813
Median Income
$38,497 per capita
$159,000
Home Value
$234,986 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $693/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Templeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in |
Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").