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Sidney, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
935
Population
682/sq mi density
$80,200
Median Income
$33,928 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$179,590 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,200 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $636/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sidney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,144 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7459°N, 95.6447°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Sidney has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").