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Moville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Woodbury County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,840
Population
2,000/sq mi density
$96,250
Median Income
$44,453 per capita
$174,600
Home Value
$261,183 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
14.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
230
Violent Crime/100K
2,115 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Moville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4902°N, 96.0679°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Moville has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").