McIntire, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
95 Population 94/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $21,754 per capita
$63,200 Home Value $203,831 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,200 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
McIntire 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates43.4359°N, 92.5936°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.17"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience85.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 723 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 86 km 13
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 86 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 69 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 85 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 49 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 25 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 61 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 80 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 85 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 16 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 5 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

McIntire has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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