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Hornick, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
335
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$77,917
Median Income
$29,005 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$223,599 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
411
Violent Crime/100K
1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 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) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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 |
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Hornick has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").