Fertile, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Fertile is a community in Worth County, Iowa, home to about 255 people spread across 0.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,938 a year, and a typical home is worth about $143,800. About 26.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 31 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Fertile ranks number 644 of 1,017 in population, number 517 in median household income, number 368 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Fertile typically top out near 79°F in July, while January nights average about 4°F. The area sees roughly 40 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hanlontown, IA | 2.6 mi. | 249 |
| 2. | Joice, IA | 7.2 mi. | 207 |
| 3. | Clear Lake, IA | 9.1 mi. | 7,607 |
| 4. | Ventura, IA | 9.5 mi. | 733 |
| 5. | Miller, IA | 10.7 mi. | 25 |
| 6. | Forest City, IA | 10.7 mi. | 4,290 |
| 7. | Manly, IA | 11.3 mi. | 1,320 |
| 8. | Leland, IA | 11.6 mi. | 306 |
What is the population of Fertile, Iowa?
Fertile has a population of about 255 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Fertile, Iowa in?
Fertile is located in Worth County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Fertile, Iowa?
The median home value in Fertile is about $143,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Fertile, Iowa?
The median personal income in Fertile is about $40,938 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Fertile, Iowa?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded in Worth County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Fertile, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 79 degrees and January lows about 4 degrees, with around 40 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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