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Garner, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,062
Population
1,438/sq mi density
$68,964
Median Income
$37,753 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$221,821 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
302
Violent Crime/100K
1,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,964 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Garner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,216 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1000°N, 93.6031°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Garner has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").