Ireton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
613
Population
601/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$33,975 per capita
$134,500
Home Value
$281,044 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ireton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,412 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9749°N, 96.3216°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Plymouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Ireton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").