Bode, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
388 Population 970/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $29,504 per capita
$69,300 Home Value $143,908 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $542/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bode experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,153 ft (351 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density970/sq mi
Coordinates42.8680°N, 94.2862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 39.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 149 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 815 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 96 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 52 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 95 km 1
May 24, 1989 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 37 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 40 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 65 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 7 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 74 km 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 66 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 79 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 28, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.3 in

Bode has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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