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Little Sioux, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Burt County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
122 Population 321/sq mi density
$37,100 Home Value $111,955 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,984 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Sioux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates41.8082°N, 96.0274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurt County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 147 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 137 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 96 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 148 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 510 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 86 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 78 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 59 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 94 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 53 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 71 km 3
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 80 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 8 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 23 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 27 km 2
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 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Little Sioux has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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