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Linn Grove, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
165
Population
295/sq mi density
$67,500
Median Income
$27,849 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$188,157 Zillow
$695
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Linn Grove 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,241 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8939°N, 95.2436°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buena Vista County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Linn Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").