Why visit Shenandoah
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Legacy, Wabash Combination Depot-Shenandoah, Women's Christian Temperance Union Public Fountain and American Legion Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Shenandoah
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shenandoah
Shenandoah is a city in Page and Fremont counties in Iowa, United States. The population was 4,925 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. Once referred to as the "seed and nursery center of the world," Shenandoah is the home to Earl May Seed Company and the radio station KMA, founded by Earl E. May.
From the Wikipedia article Shenandoah, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Wabash Combination Depot-Shenandoah
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building located in Shenandoah, Iowa, United States
Women's Christian Temperance Union Public Fountain
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Temperance fountain in Iowa, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
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2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes4
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
501 South Fremont Street, Shenandoah
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
History
Shenandoah, originally known as Fair Oaks, was platted in 1870, shortly after the arrival of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad into the neighborhood. Its name is derived from the local valley's resemblance to the Shenandoah Valley, in Virginia.
In 1885, a smallpox epidemic in Shenandoah prompted the closing of schools, and the cancellation of church services and public meetings. Quarantine orders were established for households with smallpox, and guards were posted outside affected homes. On June 11, J.C. Wilson was employed as quarantine officer. During this time, Shenandoah musician W.F. Strong composed a piano arrangement called "Quarantine Polka".
From the History section of Shenandoah, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Shenandoah Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
620 West Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah
Super 8 by Wyndham Shenandoah
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
108 Fremont Street, Shenandoah
Churches and places of worship19
Shenandoah Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
300 Church Street, Shenandoah
Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
205 West Clarinda Avenue, Shenandoah
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
School · 0.7 mi
304 W. Nishna Road, Shenandoah
Shenandoah Elementary School
School · 0.9 mi
601 Dr. Creighton Circle, Shenandoah
Healthcare2
Map of Shenandoah
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 14°F | 0.9 in | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 2.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 29°F | 1.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shenandoah (1 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
Fremont County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-27: Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-02-25: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-05-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clarinda Municipal Airport (ICL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Clarinda 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Red Oak 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Malvern 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Glenwood 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Bedford 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Treynor 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Maryville 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Bellevue 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Council Bluffs 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Omaha 50 mi northwest, 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
- Shenandoah, Iowa 6-12-2009, Jo Naylor, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Shenandoah, Iowa - Large Letter Postcard (9135091758), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Wabash Combination Depot-Shenandoah, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Women’s Christian Temperance Union Public Fountain, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
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