Arthur, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
3.8
/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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $630/mo rent
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 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3354°N, 95.3469°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").