Curlew, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
43
Population
57/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$31,677 per capita
$47,000
Home Value
$144,872 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Curlew experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,242 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9797°N, 94.7378°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Curlew has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.7").