The Town FilesEagle Grove, Iowa
City in Wright County · population 3,601 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,600
- Household income
- $63,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 32.5
Eagle Grove is a city of 3,601 people in Wright County, Iowa. The median home is worth $104,600, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Iowa towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Iowa towns, more walkable than 91% of Iowa towns.
How Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove is worth $104,600, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $63,125, which is more affordable than 88% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $996 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eagle Grove | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,600 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $996 | $820 |
| Median household income | $63,125 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eagle Grove
| People | Eagle Grove | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 88.5% |
Weather in Eagle Grove
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 6.2°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Grove since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 30, 1967 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 20, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1965.
Severe weather in Wright County since 1996
Wright County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4642: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wright County
Wright County had 6,237 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,576 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Eagle Grove itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Eagle Grove
3 public schools with 1,042 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove Elementary | PK-4 | 443 | 12.3 |
| Eagle Grove High School | 9-12 | 322 | 14.6 |
| Robert Blue School | 5-8 | 277 | 14.6 |
Towns near Eagle Grove
- Clarion, IA9.9 mi · 2,810 people · home $116,200
- Webster City, IA14.7 mi · 7,825 people · home $127,200
- Humboldt, IA16.8 mi · 4,792 people · home $173,600
- Fort Dodge, IA17.6 mi · 24,871 people · home $144,100
Eagle Grove questions
Is Eagle Grove, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eagle Grove scores better for retirees than 18% of Iowa towns and quieter than 13%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Eagle Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Eagle Grove is valued at $104,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,125, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $996 a month.
What is the weather like in Eagle Grove?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 33.3 inches of snow.
Does Eagle Grove get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eagle Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 30, 1967. 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)