Sutherland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
570
Population
671/sq mi density
$53,393
Median Income
$39,636 per capita
$86,900
Home Value
$160,123 Zillow
$591
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $591/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sutherland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9729°N, 95.4952°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Sutherland has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").