Badger, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
475
Population
420/sq mi density
$76,875
Median Income
$37,227 per capita
$136,300
Home Value
$180,007 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,300 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Badger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,154 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6141°N, 94.1446°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Badger has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").