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Whittemore, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Palo Alto County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
576
Population
1,405/sq mi density
$77,054
Median Income
$37,326 per capita
$88,700
Home Value
$160,227 Zillow
$508
Median Rent
10.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
636 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,054 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,700 home value, $508/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Whittemore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,203 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0633°N, 94.4252°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Palo Alto County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Whittemore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").