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Nemaha, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 260 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density975/sq mi
Coordinates42.5147°N, 95.0885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySac County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 147 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 31 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 52 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 42 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 56 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 40 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 68 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 3 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in

Nemaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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