Boxholm, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $533/mo rent
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 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Boxholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").