Clearfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

444 Population 373/sq mi density

$47,083 Median Income $28,173 per capita

$63,000 Home Value $150,794 Zillow

$675 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$47,083 median income, 10.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$63,000 home value, $675/mo rent

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clearfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,248 ft (380 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	373/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8006°N, 94.4830°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Taylor County County
Nearest Airport	Des Moines International (DSM) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 18.0"

Wettest Month (May) 5.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.0 / 100
Community Resilience	40.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Dec 17, 2009.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	125 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	92 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	51 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 250 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	75 km	1
May 21, 2024	EF4	39 km	5
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	54 km	6
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	29 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	36 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	30 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	28 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	57 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	52 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	67 km	0
Apr 21, 1973	EF4	95 km	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	82 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	65 km	1
May 10, 1959	EF4	79 km	0
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	81 km	0
May 10, 1953	EF4	97 km	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	61 km	0
Mar 5, 2022	EF3	94 km	1
Aug 20, 2019	EF3	95 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	48 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	4.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.0 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.4 in

Clearfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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