Wayland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,140
Population
1,075/sq mi density
$67,000
Median Income
$29,584 per capita
$122,200
Home Value
$167,834 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $693/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1483°N, 91.6575°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Wayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").