Fostoria, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
184 Population 449/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $46,249 per capita
$150,900 Home Value $156,069 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fostoria 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 26.8 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,454 ft (443 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates43.2430°N, 95.1549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickinson County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 43.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 140 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 221 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 93 km 1
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 84 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 82 km 3
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 73 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Fostoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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