Clive, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Polk County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
18,776 Population 2,454/sq mi density
$131,082 Median Income $60,011 per capita
$379,000 Home Value $430,770 Zillow
$1,099 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
220 Violent Crime/100K 1,187 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$131,082 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$379,000 home value, $1,099/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clive experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation878 ft (268 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density2,454/sq mi
Coordinates41.6132°N, 93.7979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 36.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %67.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

702 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 371 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 36 km 0
Jun 27, 1953 EF5 77 km 1
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 78 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 80 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 73 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 91 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 69 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 20 km 2
May 5, 1965 EF4 94 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF4 70 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 82 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Clive has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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