Odebolt, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
905 Population 870/sq mi density
$54,914 Median Income $43,189 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $155,807 Zillow
$499 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,914 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $499/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Odebolt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,374 ft (419 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density870/sq mi
Coordinates42.3118°N, 95.2544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySac County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 36.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

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 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 57 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 77 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 64 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 91 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 44 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 69 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 4
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 68 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 94 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in

Odebolt has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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