Hinton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

881 Population 990/sq mi density

$108,125 Median Income $47,690 per capita

$249,400 Home Value $359,984 Zillow

$1,000 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

351 Violent Crime/100K 3,844 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$108,125 median income, 0.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$249,400 home value, $1,000/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

351 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.3 / 5.0

29.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hinton 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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 30.0"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 30.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	103 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	118 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	136 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	143 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	100 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	72 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	95 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	84 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	36 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	95 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	85 km	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	55 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	62 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	97 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	39 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	95 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	79 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	65 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	93 km	4
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	33 km	0
May 27, 1991	EF3	84 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	22 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	64 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.1 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in

Hinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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