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Volga, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clayton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
255
Population
340/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$33,633 per capita
$78,000
Home Value
$280,667 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
255
Violent Crime/100K
1,806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Volga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8029°N, 91.5423°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clayton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.7 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Volga has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.0").