Plover, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

46 Population 82/sq mi density

$45,750 Median Income $27,752 per capita

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

580 Violent Crime/100K 1,134 property/100K

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$45,750 median income, 9.5% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

580 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Plover 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-9°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,208 ft (368 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	82/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8766°N, 94.6223°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pocahontas County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 38.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.0 / 100
Community Resilience	68.7 / 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 Low
Lightning	Relatively 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

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	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 340 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 14, 1966	EF5	80 km	6
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	25 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	93 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	97 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF4	28 km	3
May 4, 1977	EF4	55 km	0
Jun 8, 1967	EF4	54 km	0
May 5, 1965	EF4	65 km	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF4	32 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	67 km	1
May 10, 1953	EF4	92 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 12, 2013	EF3	77 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	80 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	57 km	0
Nov 12, 2005	EF3	90 km	1
Jun 11, 2004	EF3	33 km	0
Jun 18, 1994	EF3	85 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	49 km	0
Sep 20, 1980	EF3	53 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	42 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-9°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.0 in

Plover has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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