Sutherland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

570 Population 671/sq mi density

$53,393 Median Income $39,636 per capita

$86,900 Home Value $154,389 Zillow

$591 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

291 Violent Crime/100K 1,181 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$53,393 median income, 2.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$86,900 home value, $591/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

291 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sutherland 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 35.2 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	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 32.0"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 35.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	36 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 167 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	87 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	59 km	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF4	64 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF4	82 km	3
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	100 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	38 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	98 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	95 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	59 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	39 km	0
Aug 7, 1994	EF3	62 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	97 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	34 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	80 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	83 km	0
Jun 10, 1977	EF3	66 km	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF3	7 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	46 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	40 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	DEWEYS PASTURE	641	52 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-9°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.7 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.6 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in

Sutherland has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →