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Ute, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
351 Population 949/sq mi density
$55,947 Median Income $33,885 per capita
$80,900 Home Value $129,467 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,947 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,900 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,252 ft (382 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates42.0503°N, 95.7058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonona County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very 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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 126 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 96 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 46 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 67 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 44 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 52 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in

Ute has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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