Marcus, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,236 Population 808/sq mi density

$75,288 Median Income $47,280 per capita

$174,100 Home Value $177,418 Zillow

$637 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

291 Violent Crime/100K 1,181 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$75,288 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$174,100 home value, $637/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

291 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.2 / 5.0

28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Marcus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.7°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,456 ft (444 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	808/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8224°N, 95.8068°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cherokee County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 37.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.7 / 100
Community Resilience	81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	146 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	57 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 129 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	60 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	78 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	70 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	96 km	0
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	9 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	74 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	67 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	65 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	64 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	72 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	97 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	65 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	51 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	67 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	96 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	35 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	61 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	73 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	46 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	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in

Marcus has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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