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Wapello, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,935
Population
1,488/sq mi density
$71,131
Median Income
$33,542 per capita
$128,800
Home Value
$144,037 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
607
Violent Crime/100K
2,004 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,131 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wapello 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1772°N, 91.1890°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Louisa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Wapello has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.1").