Hinton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
881
Population
990/sq mi density
$108,125
Median Income
$47,690 per capita
$249,400
Home Value
$395,310 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,125 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6228°N, 96.2982°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Plymouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Hinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").