Hornick, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
335
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$77,917
Median Income
$29,005 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$242,632 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hornick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2290°N, 96.0965°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Hornick has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").