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Sanborn, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,510
Population
803/sq mi density
$56,477
Median Income
$32,021 per capita
$150,900
Home Value
$195,025 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
42.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
276
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,477 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,900 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Sanborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").