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Fort Atkinson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
340 Population 1,063/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $39,827 per capita
$135,000 Home Value $175,819 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
12 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Atkinson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°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 37.6 inches. The area receives 37.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,018 ft (310 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,063/sq mi
Coordinates43.1443°N, 91.9345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinneshiek County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 37.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 387 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 53 km 5
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 43 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 96 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF4 73 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 96 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 51 km 2
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 81 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 46 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 12 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Fort Atkinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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