Ricketts, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
58 Population 232/sq mi density
$52,000 Home Value $183,883 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ricketts experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,326 ft (404 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates42.1280°N, 95.5749°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 138 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

543 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 89 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 56 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 98 km 3
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 75 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 73 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 58 km 4
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 97 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 64 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Ricketts has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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