Lu Verne, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
315 Population 149/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $24,115 per capita
$38,100 Home Value $159,937 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lu Verne 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. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,164 ft (355 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates42.9095°N, 94.0836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumboldt County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 142 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 884 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 80 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 37 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 82 km 1
May 24, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 52 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 91 km 5
May 5, 1965 EF4 75 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 12 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 87 km 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 49 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 82 km 1
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 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Lu Verne has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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