Rossie, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clay County County

1.1 /5.0

F Poor

91 Population 650/sq mi density

$850 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

144 Violent Crime/100K 2,334 property/100K

Overall

1.1 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

144 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rossie 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 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,410 ft (430 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	650/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0137°N, 95.1886°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Clay County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

29% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	72.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively 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

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	22 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	42 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	78 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF4	64 km	3
Jun 8, 1967	EF4	99 km	0
May 5, 1965	EF4	99 km	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF4	79 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	90 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	61 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	74 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	55 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	18 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	74 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	81 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	16 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF3	81 km	2
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	42 km	0
Sep 21, 1973	EF3	95 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	24 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	45 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	29 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
March	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.7 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.2 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in

Rossie has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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