Ocheyedan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
486 Population 430/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $32,840 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $179,440 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ocheyedan 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. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,554 ft (474 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates43.4182°N, 95.5367°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsceola County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 45.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M2.8 150 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 58 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 85 km 9
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 34 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 59 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 79 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 10 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 18 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 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Ocheyedan has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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