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Jolley, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
20 Population 222/sq mi density
$17,500 Median Income $21,780 per capita
$21,700 Home Value $87,324 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 941 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jolley 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 32.1 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 Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates42.4794°N, 94.7191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 32.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience87.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

584 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 424 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 93 km 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 94 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 30 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 48 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 78 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 19 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 29 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 22 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 63 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 53 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 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Jolley has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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