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Urbandale, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
46,026
Population
2,042/sq mi density
$113,086
Median Income
$52,757 per capita
$318,800
Home Value
$348,073 Zillow
$1,176
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
1,022 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,086 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$318,800 home value, $1,176/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Urbandale 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6368°N, 93.7798°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Urbandale has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").