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Bronson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
302
Population
863/sq mi density
$83,500
Median Income
$33,854 per capita
$164,600
Home Value
$273,641 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
230
Violent Crime/100K
2,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bronson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,105 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4090°N, 96.2105°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Bronson has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").