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Clarinda, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Page County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,366
Population
1,052/sq mi density
$50,644
Median Income
$24,862 per capita
$112,200
Home Value
$125,460 Zillow
$653
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
448
Violent Crime/100K
1,551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,644 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarinda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,026 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7377°N, 95.0337°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Page County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Clarinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").