Gruver, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
34
Population
262/sq mi density
$56,458
Median Income
$49,259 per capita
$71,400
Home Value
$156,450 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gruver 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. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3931°N, 94.7036°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Gruver has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.5").