West Okoboji, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
384
Population
307/sq mi density
$73,125
Median Income
$75,296 per capita
$591,700
Home Value
$815,102 Zillow
$1,766
Median Rent
46.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$591,700 home value, $1,766/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
West Okoboji experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3477°N, 95.1664°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
West Okoboji has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").