The Town FilesDenver, Iowa
City in Bremer County · population 1,919 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,200
- Household income
- $92,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 35.0
Denver is a city of 1,919 people in Bremer County, Iowa. The median home is worth $229,200, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for families than 98% of Iowa towns, more of a college town than 93% of Iowa towns, more upscale than 91% of Iowa towns.
How Denver ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Denver is worth $229,200, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $92,000, which is more affordable than 35% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Denver | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,200 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $859 | $820 |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Denver
| People | Denver | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 88.5% |
Weather in Denver
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.1 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denver since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 11, 2000 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 14, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 25, 2008.
Severe weather in Bremer County since 1996
Bremer County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4334: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bremer County
Bremer County had 9,685 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,555 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Denver itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Denver
4 public schools with 979 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building | K-5 | 442 | 15.2 |
| Denver Senior High School | 9-12 | 273 | 15.2 |
| Denver Middle School | 6-8 | 220 | 20.0 |
| Denver Early Elementary School | PK-PK | 44 | 11.0 |
Towns near Denver
- Readlyn, IA6.1 mi · 845 people · home $168,400
- Janesville, IA6.7 mi · 1,034 people · home $221,700
- Waverly, IA7.8 mi · 10,394 people · home $223,300
- Tripoli, IA10.4 mi · 1,191 people · home $120,500
- Dunkerton, IA11.2 mi · 842 people · home $189,700
- Cedar Falls, IA12.0 mi · 40,713 people · home $263,600
- Waterloo, IA12.2 mi · 67,314 people · home $152,600
- Shell Rock, IA12.9 mi · 1,268 people · home $163,100
Denver questions
Is Denver, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Denver scores better for retirees than 49% of Iowa towns and quieter than 22%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Denver?
The median owner-occupied home in Denver is valued at $229,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,000, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Denver?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 39.1 inches of snow.
Does Denver get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denver since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 11, 2000. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)