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Radcliffe, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
654
Population
654/sq mi density
$53,125
Median Income
$30,461 per capita
$96,200
Home Value
$170,947 Zillow
$488
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
29
Violent Crime/100K
845 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $488/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Radcliffe 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,187 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3177°N, 93.4343°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Radcliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").