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Wallingford, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
174 Population 176/sq mi density
$69,167 Median Income $38,629 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $170,541 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 1,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,167 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wallingford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,270 ft (387 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates43.3203°N, 94.7922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEmmet County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 115 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 92 km 1
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 78 km 3
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 45 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 10 km 0
Sep 21, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 18 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Wallingford has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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