Ida Grove, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,904
Population
865/sq mi density
$63,194
Median Income
$36,712 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$170,529 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,194 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $671/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ida Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,232 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3432°N, 95.4734°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Ida Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").