Maurice, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
222 Population 370/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $44,360 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $351,577 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
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
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Maurice experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,315 ft (401 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates42.9661°N, 96.1820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPlymouth County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience89.1 / 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 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Maurice has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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