Neola, Iowa
Neola is a city of 1,116 people in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, founded in 1882.
Why visit Neola
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Neola Phoenix Theatre and Quail Run Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Neola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Neola
Neola is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 918 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Neola, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
History
Neola got its start in the year 1869, following construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory.
From the History section of Neola, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Neola
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 10°F | 0.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 26°F | 1.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 15°F | 1.4 in | 6.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Logan Hcn (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pottawattamie County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-14: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Avoca 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Oakland 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Treynor 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Missouri Valley 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Logan 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Council Bluffs 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Carter Lake 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Harlan 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Omaha 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Bellevue 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Historic Phoenix Theatre Neola, Iowa, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
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