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Estherville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,865
Population
1,088/sq mi density
$54,624
Median Income
$30,071 per capita
$96,300
Home Value
$117,842 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
553 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,624 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Estherville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3997°N, 94.8342°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in |
Estherville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").