Leland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winnebago County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
214 Population 160/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $181,073 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $860/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Leland 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates43.3340°N, 93.6318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.3 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 100 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 911 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 75 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 59 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 27 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 53 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 31 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 38 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 66 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 67 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 80 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 28, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 88 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Leland has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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