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Stanhope, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
515
Population
526/sq mi density
$64,479
Median Income
$33,998 per capita
$106,400
Home Value
$165,430 Zillow
$564
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
1,838 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,479 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $564/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanhope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2889°N, 93.7960°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Stanhope has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").