Boyden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
702
Population
1,032/sq mi density
$81,354
Median Income
$39,164 per capita
$175,300
Home Value
$292,029 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,354 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $765/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Boyden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,423 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1891°N, 96.0032°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sioux County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Boyden has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").