Maurice, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

222 Population 370/sq mi density

$72,083 Median Income $44,360 per capita

$160,800 Home Value $328,792 Zillow

$1,042 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

16 Violent Crime/100K 612 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$72,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,800 home value, $1,042/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

16 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Maurice 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 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 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	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,315 ft (401 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	370/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9661°N, 96.1820°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Plymouth County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 30.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.2 / 100
Community Resilience	89.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	122 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	137 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	89 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

658 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	94 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	71 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	56 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	72 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	88 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	36 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	100 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	95 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	100 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	94 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	62 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	71 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	86 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	86 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	57 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	33 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	58 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	83 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	34 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in

Maurice has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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