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Matlock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
140 Population 368/sq mi density
$81,771 Median Income $55,346 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $274,894 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,771 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Matlock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,405 ft (428 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates43.2443°N, 95.9344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsceola County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 40.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
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 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 198 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 62 km 1
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 22 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 44 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 3 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 22, 1968 EF3 27 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 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Matlock has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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