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Kimballton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
294 Population 387/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $19,083 per capita
$77,000 Home Value $123,241 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,562 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kimballton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,285 ft (392 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density387/sq mi
Coordinates41.6272°N, 95.0747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 118 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 125 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 500 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 37 km 1
May 21, 2024 EF4 82 km 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 85 km 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 88 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 39 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 83 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 51 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 48 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 97 km 3
May 5, 1965 EF4 90 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 78 km 1
May 21, 2024 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 44 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Kimballton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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