Whittemore, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Palo Alto County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
576
Population
1,405/sq mi density
$77,054
Median Income
$37,326 per capita
$88,700
Home Value
$169,868 Zillow
$508
Median Rent
10.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Whittemore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").