Farnhamville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
417 Population 632/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $29,953 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $139,849 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, $754/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Farnhamville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 32.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,130 ft (344 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates42.2765°N, 94.4077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 32.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience87.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 453 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 59 km 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 85 km 6
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 95 km 1
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 62 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 47 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 59 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 42 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 89 km 2
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 33 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 6 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 73 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 26 km 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in

Farnhamville has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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