Boyden, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

702 Population 1,032/sq mi density

$81,354 Median Income $39,164 per capita

$175,300 Home Value $274,894 Zillow

$765 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

276 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

276 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Boyden 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 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 34.8 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	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 29.9"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 34.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	146 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 194 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	68 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	96 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	28 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	93 km	1
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	95 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	85 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	97 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	100 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	50 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	85 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	34 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	99 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	79 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	94 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	69 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	83 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	38 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	100 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	46 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	59 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	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.6 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
September	62°F (16°C)	2.8 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in

Boyden has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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