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Arthur, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
295 Population 1,967/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $26,807 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $135,701 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,967/sq mi
Coordinates42.3354°N, 95.3469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIda County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 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 Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 60 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 84 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 70 km 3
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 98 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 52 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 62 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 87 km 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 68 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 93 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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