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Correctionville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
768 Population 1,280/sq mi density
$51,125 Median Income $23,729 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $168,608 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 1,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,125 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Correctionville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,137 ft (347 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,280/sq mi
Coordinates42.4776°N, 95.7832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIda County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 144 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 138 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 182 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 97 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 81 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 98 km 3
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 31 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 80 km 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 98 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Correctionville has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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