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Pomeroy, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
568 Population 277/sq mi density
$55,069 Median Income $26,851 per capita
$70,600 Home Value $87,324 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,069 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,600 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pomeroy 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,228 ft (374 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates42.5519°N, 94.6779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience87.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 425 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 96 km 0
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 88 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 25 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 57 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 11 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 41 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 33 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 30 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 81 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 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in

Pomeroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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