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Scranton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
434
Population
233/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$27,976 per capita
$58,600
Home Value
$175,589 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,346 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,600 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0192°N, 94.5492°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").