St. Anthony, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
93 Population 152/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $46,766 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $238,453 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Anthony 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,028 ft (313 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates42.1235°N, 93.1975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStory County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 30.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

740 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 54 km 9
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 60 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF5 72 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 84 km 6
May 30, 1989 EF4 18 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 53 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 53 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 90 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 56 km 2
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 85 km 1
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 75 km 0
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 15 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 73 km 1
May 11, 2000 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 61 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 83 km
2010 FOLEY 786 86 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 96 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.2 in

St. Anthony has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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