Hospers, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
945
Population
1,783/sq mi density
$73,819
Median Income
$29,946 per capita
$163,700
Home Value
$260,056 Zillow
$698
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,819 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,700 home value, $698/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hospers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,349 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,783/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0719°N, 95.9037°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | O'Brien County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Hospers has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.7").