Denver, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,216 Population 1,304/sq mi density
$90,156 Median Income $38,806 per capita
$221,100 Home Value $311,903 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,156 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $788/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Denver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,304/sq mi
Coordinates42.6682°N, 92.3339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBremer County County
Nearest AirportWaterloo Regional (ALO)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 986 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2008 EF5 47 km 9
May 15, 1968 EF5 33 km 5
May 15, 1968 EF5 65 km 13
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 89 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF4 81 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 98 km 0
Aug 26, 1965 EF4 42 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF4 79 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 79 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 87 km 2
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF3 19 km 1
Jul 27, 1995 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (939 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 939 89 km
2010 FOLEY 786 91 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 95 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in

Denver has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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