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Aurelia, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
905
Population
896/sq mi density
$68,605
Median Income
$38,426 per capita
$135,900
Home Value
$169,951 Zillow
$645
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
291
Violent Crime/100K
1,181 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,605 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, $645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurelia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,389 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7131°N, 95.4368°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Aurelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").