Wyoming, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jones County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
529 Population 1,080/sq mi density
$67,125 Median Income $36,253 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $183,130 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $812/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wyoming experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation816 ft (249 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,080/sq mi
Coordinates42.0595°N, 91.0052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJones County County
Nearest AirportMonticello Regional (MXO)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 39.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1999.

Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

662 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 257 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 39 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 24 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 39 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 86 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 98 km 2
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACE AUTO (676 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ACE AUTO 676 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Wyoming has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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