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New Hampton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,462 Population 1,033/sq mi density
$61,491 Median Income $31,494 per capita
$159,200 Home Value $172,421 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,491 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Hampton 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,157 ft (353 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,033/sq mi
Coordinates43.0562°N, 92.3147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChickasaw County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience84.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 910 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 73 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 53 km 5
May 15, 1968 EF5 73 km 13
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 22 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 82 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 85 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF4 48 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 64 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 98 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 44 km 2
May 25, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 43 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 61 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 28, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF3 68 km 2
May 17, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in

New Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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