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Harris, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
191
Population
191/sq mi density
$51,517
Median Income
$42,936 per capita
$71,700
Home Value
$204,836 Zillow
$946
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
121
Violent Crime/100K
2,111 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,517 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Harris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,543 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4451°N, 95.4372°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Harris has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 15°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").