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Hospers, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
945 Population 1,783/sq mi density
$73,819 Median Income $29,946 per capita
$163,700 Home Value $244,760 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,819 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,700 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,349 ft (411 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,783/sq mi
Coordinates43.0719°N, 95.9037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyO'Brien County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 40.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 147 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

652 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 6 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 82 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 62 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Hospers has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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