West Point, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
841
Population
1,314/sq mi density
$66,000
Median Income
$37,521 per capita
$158,700
Home Value
$181,776 Zillow
$581
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,700 home value, $581/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7145°N, 91.4528°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").