Epworth, Iowa
Epworth is a city of 1,894 people in Dubuque County, Iowa, founded in 1855.
Why visit Epworth
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Epworth School and Zephaniah Kidder House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Epworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Epworth
Epworth is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,023 at the 2020 census, up from 1,428 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Epworth, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Epworth School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States
Zephaniah Kidder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship2
History
Epworth was platted in 1855. It was named from the town of Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, the birthplace of John Wesley. Epworth was incorporated as a city on November 20, 1879,
From the History section of Epworth, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Epworth
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 3.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.8 in | 6.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cascade (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dubuque County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-25: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Asbury 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Dyersville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Dubuque 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- East Dubuque 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Guttenberg 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Galena 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Anamosa 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Bellevue 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Platteville 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Central City 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Epworth Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Epworth School, Bwolfgti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Patrick Catholic Church Epworth, IA - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- KidderHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Divine Word College - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Western Dubuque High School - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Catfish Creek with bridge, Quxyz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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