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Melvin, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
311
Population
1,944/sq mi density
$65,795
Median Income
$27,803 per capita
$51,500
Home Value
$126,498 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
276
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,795 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,500 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Melvin 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2865°N, 95.6086°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Melvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").