Washta, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
171
Population
169/sq mi density
$50,313
Median Income
$33,054 per capita
$50,500
Home Value
$149,266 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
13.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,500 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Washta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5756°N, 95.7201°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Washta has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").