University Heights, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,232
Population
4,738/sq mi density
$105,172
Median Income
$77,415 per capita
$393,200
Home Value
$292,103 Zillow
$1,417
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,172 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$393,200 home value, $1,417/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
89.2% bachelor's degree or higher
University Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6550°N, 91.5589°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
University Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").