Thurman, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
197
Population
346/sq mi density
$88,500
Median Income
$27,445 per capita
$103,100
Home Value
$221,667 Zillow
$1,322
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $1,322/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Thurman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8201°N, 95.7488°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Thurman has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").