Greenville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clay County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
70 Population 412/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $19,439 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $217,787 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates43.0170°N, 95.1461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 35.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 189 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 62 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 96 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 65 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 16 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 77 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 21, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 27 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 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Greenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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