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Ireton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
613
Population
601/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$33,975 per capita
$134,500
Home Value
$258,383 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
940 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
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 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Ireton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").