Granville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
255 Population 879/sq mi density
$68,958 Median Income $46,304 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $283,599 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Granville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,446 ft (441 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density879/sq mi
Coordinates42.9853°N, 95.8750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 146 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

652 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 6 fatalities, 174 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 91 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 51 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 62 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 27 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 48 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in

Granville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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