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Boxholm, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
172
Population
172/sq mi density
$50,313
Median Income
$26,303 per capita
$72,700
Home Value
$141,498 Zillow
$533
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Boxholm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,140 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1736°N, 94.1061°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Boxholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").