Welton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clinton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
139 Population 535/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $29,499 per capita
$117,900 Home Value $145,575 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,900 home value, $843/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Welton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation694 ft (212 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density535/sq mi
Coordinates41.9079°N, 90.5969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0477 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.32 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2004.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 150 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

656 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 59 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 43 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 81 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 23 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 28 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 98 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 98 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 97 km
2006 HSB 003 674 98 km
2004 HSB 009 608 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Welton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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