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Miller, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
24 Population 12/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
302 Violent Crime/100K 1,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Miller has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,213 ft (370 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates43.1864°N, 93.6076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 116 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 986 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 92 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 61 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 43 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 43 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 69 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 45 km 5
May 5, 1965 EF4 65 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 59 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 67 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 15 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in

Miller has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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