Danbury, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
291 Population 710/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $33,285 per capita
$75,700 Home Value $217,998 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,700 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Danbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density710/sq mi
Coordinates42.2364°N, 95.7216°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIda County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 131 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 95 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 90 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 70 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 59 km 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 93 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 72 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Danbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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