Tabor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
908 Population 704/sq mi density
$68,277 Median Income $32,310 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $231,123 Zillow
$1,006 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,277 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,006/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tabor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates40.8949°N, 95.6736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 57 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 31 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 75 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 113 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 489 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 63 km 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 65 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 62 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 45 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 46 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 84 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 32 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 53 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 94 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 94 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 95 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 59 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 97 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in

Tabor has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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