Hawarden, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

2,674 Population 965/sq mi density

$69,375 Median Income $33,079 per capita

$132,700 Home Value $185,773 Zillow

$881 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

323 Violent Crime/100K 242 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$69,375 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$132,700 home value, $881/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

323 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hawarden 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 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 30.6 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 Average	46.7°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,180 ft (360 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density	965/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0013°N, 96.4829°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sioux County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 30.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	95.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	102 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	146 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	112 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	114 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	96 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	81 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	65 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	88 km	1
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	87 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	53 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	96 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	64 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	59 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	82 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	73 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	76 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	94 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	62 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	66 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	20 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	82 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	50 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	86 km	0
Sep 22, 1968	EF3	34 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.7 in

Hawarden has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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