Arion, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

99 Population 198/sq mi density

$39,583 Median Income $18,500 per capita

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

98 Violent Crime/100K 1,562 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$39,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

98 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Arion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,134 ft (346 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	198/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9478°N, 95.4624°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Shelby County County
Nearest Airport	Eppley Airfield (OMA) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 30.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	87.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
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	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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	146 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	144 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 316 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	84 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	68 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	48 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	70 km	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	57 km	0
May 5, 1965	EF4	91 km	0
May 10, 1959	EF4	85 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	72 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	95 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	96 km	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	71 km	1
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	85 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	66 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	69 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	38 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	48 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	57 km	4
May 16, 1999	EF3	51 km	2
May 16, 1999	EF3	51 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	77 km
2010	UNNAMED	629	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.0 in

Arion has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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