Unionville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
86 Population 115/sq mi density
$84,000 Home Value $215,725 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Unionville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation949 ft (289 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates40.8181°N, 92.6958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAppanoose County County
Nearest AirportOttumwa Regional (OTM)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.09"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.0 / 100
Community Resilience60.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 90 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 49 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 40 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 60 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 24 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 52 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in

Unionville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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