Kiron, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$50,781 Median Income $22,147 per capita
$78,100 Home Value $205,282 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,781 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,334 ft (407 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates42.1942°N, 95.3271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively 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 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 98 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 71 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 38 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 77 km 3
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 86 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 72 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 75 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 79 km 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 82 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 80 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.2 in

Kiron has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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