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Graettinger, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,038 Population 1,384/sq mi density
$73,250 Median Income $27,408 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $154,036 Zillow
$480 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
580 Violent Crime/100K 1,134 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,250 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $480/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
580 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Graettinger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,384/sq mi
Coordinates43.2370°N, 94.7505°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEmmet County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 37.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.1 / 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)

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 M2.8 122 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 97 km 1
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 69 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 41 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 2 km 0
Sep 21, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 15 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Graettinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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