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Early, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
757
Population
1,941/sq mi density
$76,083
Median Income
$35,930 per capita
$83,500
Home Value
$142,224 Zillow
$588
Median Rent
13.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,006 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,083 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Early experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4611°N, 95.1524°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sac County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 | Very 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Early has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").