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Dickens, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Clay County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
134
Population
160/sq mi density
$92,778
Median Income
$33,178 per capita
$98,000
Home Value
$224,300 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
2,334 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,778 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dickens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,346 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1338°N, 95.0222°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Dickens has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").