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Sibley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,821
Population
1,576/sq mi density
$54,767
Median Income
$30,502 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$164,747 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
276
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,767 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sibley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,530 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4015°N, 95.7430°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Sibley has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").