Silver City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
435
Population
2,071/sq mi density
$68,214
Median Income
$37,923 per capita
$139,000
Home Value
$316,957 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,214 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $889/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,071/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1115°N, 95.6379°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mills County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Silver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (0.8").