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Schaller, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Sac County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
817 Population 648/sq mi density
$65,909 Median Income $32,256 per capita
$73,700 Home Value $142,778 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,909 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,700 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Schaller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,428 ft (435 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density648/sq mi
Coordinates42.4965°N, 95.2963°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySac County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 44 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 96 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 59 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 71 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 53 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 53 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 72 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 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Schaller has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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