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Storm Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
11,275
Population
2,076/sq mi density
$58,341
Median Income
$28,947 per capita
$163,600
Home Value
$173,576 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
393
Violent Crime/100K
1,620 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,341 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,600 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Storm Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,438 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6430°N, 95.1965°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buena Vista County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Storm Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").