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Jackson Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
30 Population 5/sq mi density
$92,500 Home Value $86,685 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,126 ft (343 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates43.1013°N, 92.0462°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChickasaw County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience84.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 935 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 92 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 95 km 13
May 15, 1968 EF5 49 km 5
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 90 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF4 66 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 86 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 48 km 2
May 25, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 53 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 73 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 50 km 2
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

Jackson Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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