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Britt, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,919 Population 1,432/sq mi density
$64,257 Median Income $32,425 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $153,601 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 1,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,257 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Britt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,432/sq mi
Coordinates43.0984°N, 93.8031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 M2.8 122 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,001 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 97 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 67 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 35 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 55 km 1
May 24, 1989 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 83 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 61 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 81 km 6
May 5, 1965 EF4 82 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 40 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 74 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 86 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 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Britt has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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