Laurens, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,234 Population 1,624/sq mi density
$56,354 Median Income $32,070 per capita
$71,000 Home Value $75,043 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,354 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,000 home value, $763/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,303 ft (397 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,624/sq mi
Coordinates42.8475°N, 94.8479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPocahontas County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 35.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.0 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 344 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 98 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 13 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 32 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 66 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 68 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 83 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 66 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 43 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 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Laurens has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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