Garner, Iowa
Garner is a city of 3,049 people in Hancock County, Iowa, founded in November 19, 1881.
Why visit Garner
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Avery Theatre and Hancock County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 6°F.
Weather in Garner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garner
Garner is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,065 in the 2020 census, an increase from 2,922 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Garner, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Avery Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Movie theater in Garner, Iowa, United States
495 State Street, Garner
Hancock County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship6
History
Garner was named after Col. W. W. Garner, a civil engineer on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. In 1870, Garner was platted by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway and was incorporated in 1881 with a population of 321 at that time. In the 1880s, the Duesenberg brothers, who later went on to build the Duesenberg automobile, operated a bicycle sales and repair business in Garner.
From the History section of Garner, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Garner
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 6°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 10°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 23°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 25°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 13°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Britt 3E (7 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
Hancock County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-08-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Clear Lake 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Belmond 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Mason City 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Clarion 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Algona 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Albert Lea 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Greene 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Charles City 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Dodge 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Austin 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Hancock County Courthouse, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Avery Theatre Garner, Ann Sullivan-Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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