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Rutland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 144/sq mi density
$82,895 Median Income $47,425 per capita
$50,800 Home Value $107,293 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 584 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,895 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,800 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,134 ft (346 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates42.7614°N, 94.2952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
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 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 905 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 99 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF5 96 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 53 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 46 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 29 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 28 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 53 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 18 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 64 km 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 68 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 67 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 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in

Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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