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Blencoe, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Burt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
264 Population 347/sq mi density
$81,705 Median Income $41,557 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $141,232 Zillow
$1,281 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,705 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, $1,281/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blencoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates41.9303°N, 96.0821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurt County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very 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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 137 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 93 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 143 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 512 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 87 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 85 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 45 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 85 km 3
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 93 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 15 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 37 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 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Blencoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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