Durango, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dubuque County County

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

14 Population 175/sq mi density

$225,000 Home Value $372,860 Zillow

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

248 Violent Crime/100K 2,590 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

248 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Durango experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.4°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	648 ft (198 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	175/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5620°N, 90.7754°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dubuque County County
Nearest Airport	Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 36.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1999.

Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 571 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	79 km	9
May 15, 1968	EF5	95 km	5
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	65 km	0
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	70 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	62 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	80 km	1
Apr 30, 1954	EF4	95 km	0
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	63 km	0
Jul 27, 1995	EF3	74 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	27 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	64 km	0
Jul 13, 1992	EF3	52 km	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	45 km	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	90 km	0
May 30, 1985	EF3	70 km	2
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	77 km	1
Jul 12, 1971	EF3	68 km	0
Sep 9, 1970	EF3	11 km	0
Apr 16, 1967	EF3	69 km	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	84 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	COLD SPRINGS	552	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in

Durango has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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