Plover, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
46 Population 82/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $27,752 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 16.7% unemployment
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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. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates42.8766°N, 94.6223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPocahontas County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.0 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 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) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Plover has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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