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Blockton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
137 Population 214/sq mi density
$77,917 Median Income $35,115 per capita
$729 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 1,872 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blockton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,121 ft (342 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates40.6169°N, 94.4778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWorth County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.9 / 100
Community Resilience67.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 119 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 90 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 148 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 42 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 105 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 95 km 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 49 km 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 72 km 6
May 29, 2004 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 48 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 51 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 44 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 64 km 1
May 10, 1959 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 77 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 100 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 87 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 87 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 87 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 88 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in

Blockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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