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Dolliver, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
100 Population 294/sq mi density
$85,625 Median Income $34,032 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $156,450 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 291 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
4.7 / 5.0
$85,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dolliver 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 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates43.4636°N, 94.6143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEmmet County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

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 94 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 96 km 6
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 68 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 38 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 29 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 40 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Dolliver has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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