Sanborn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,510
Population
803/sq mi density
$56,477
Median Income
$32,021 per capita
$150,900
Home Value
$207,952 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
42.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,477 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,900 home value, $881/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanborn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,554 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1814°N, 95.6553°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | O'Brien County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Sanborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").