Urbana, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,628
Population
899/sq mi density
$112,672
Median Income
$40,789 per capita
$224,100
Home Value
$268,911 Zillow
$776
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,672 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,100 home value, $776/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Urbana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2298°N, 91.8855°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").