Why visit Granger
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Granger
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Granger
Granger is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,654 at the time of the 2020 census, up 184% from 583 in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Granger, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Casa Amigos Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
1902 Main Street, Granger
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bud's Pub
Bar and pub
1912 Main Street, Granger
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Granger
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 13°F | 1.0 in | 9.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 1.2 in | 10.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 2.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 2.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 1.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 19°F | 1.5 in | 8.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston (5 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
Dallas County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (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
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Grimes 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Johnston 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Urbandale 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Clive 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ankeny 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Slater 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Waukee 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- West Des Moines 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Des Moines 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Altoona 19 mi southeast, about 30 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Granger Iowa 20090607 Post Office, Richc80, CC BY 3.0
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