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 Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,164 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9095°N, 94.0836°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.0 / 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)
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").