Hull, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,248 Population 1,583/sq mi density

$76,213 Median Income $41,818 per capita

$215,700 Home Value $305,698 Zillow

$771 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

16 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$76,213 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$215,700 home value, $771/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

16 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hull experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,441 ft (439 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	1,583/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1895°N, 96.1341°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sioux County County
Nearest Airport	Joe Foss Field (FSD) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 34.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	95.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	137 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	141 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	93 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	69 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	95 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	32 km	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	98 km	1
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	87 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	87 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	89 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	89 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	54 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	95 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	39 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	79 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	83 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	80 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	82 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	27 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	56 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	15 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	51 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	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.6 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
September	62°F (16°C)	2.8 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in

Hull has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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