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Swan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Marion County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
58 Population 94/sq mi density
$44,861 Median Income $29,702 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
296 Violent Crime/100K 1,719 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,861 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Swan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates41.4676°N, 93.3095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

660 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 386 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 69 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 79 km 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 98 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 91 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 95 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 40 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 39 km 2
May 20, 1959 EF4 86 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 16, 1978 EF3 57 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 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 13 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 98 km
2010 FOLEY 786 100 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Swan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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