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Churdan, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
473
Population
229/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$27,734 per capita
$71,400
Home Value
$176,191 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
16.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Churdan 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 31.7 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 | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1541°N, 94.4779°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Churdan has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").