Nemaha, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
78
Population
975/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$20,988 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$142,224 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Nemaha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,324 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5147°N, 95.0885°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sac County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Nemaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.7").