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Climbing Hill, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
70
Population
55/sq mi density
$125,000
Home Value
$223,599 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
230
Violent Crime/100K
2,115 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Climbing Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3394°N, 96.0811°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 16 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Climbing Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").