Craig, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
46 Population 511/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $31,961 per capita
$101,600 Home Value $258,383 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $817/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,395 ft (425 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density511/sq mi
Coordinates42.8955°N, 96.3096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPlymouth County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 30.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience89.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 109 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 142 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 128 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 98 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

656 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 130 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 97 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 94 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 81 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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