Craig, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

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 291 sunny days/yr

173 Violent Crime/100K 2,291 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

173 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,395 ft (425 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	511/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8955°N, 96.3096°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Plymouth County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux 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) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.2 / 100
Community Resilience	89.1 / 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)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in

Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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