Willey, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Audubon County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
113 Population 452/sq mi density
$100,417 Median Income $34,457 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $191,236 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,417 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Willey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates41.9788°N, 94.8224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAudubon County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 31.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.2 / 100
Community Resilience90.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 258 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 79 km 0
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 60 km 1
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 26 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 12 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 75 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 80 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 46 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 65 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Willey has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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