The Town FilesEarlville, Iowa
City in Delaware County · population 716 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,400
- Household income
- $76,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 43.9
Earlville is a city of 716 people in Delaware County, Iowa. The median home is worth $161,400, close to the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for families than 90% of Iowa towns, quieter than 83% of Iowa towns, better transit than 81% of Iowa towns.
How Earlville 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 Earlville is worth $161,400, close to the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $76,250, which is more affordable than 62% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $787 a month. 79.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Earlville | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $787 | $820 |
| Median household income | $76,250 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 79.4% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Earlville
| People | Earlville | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.0% | 88.5% |
Weather in Earlville
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 8.2°F. About 38.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Earlville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 13, 1990 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 18, 1998.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 18 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 |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4135: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 6,669 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,287 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Earlville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Earlville
1 public school with 96 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlville Elementary School | PK-K | 96 | 19.2 |
Towns near Earlville
- Dyersville, IA7.8 mi · 4,477 people · home $234,100
- Manchester, IA9.5 mi · 5,065 people · home $139,400
- Hopkinton, IA9.7 mi · 622 people · home $127,400
- Edgewood, IA13.0 mi · 909 people · home $173,700
- Farley, IA13.6 mi · 1,766 people · home $266,000
- Epworth, IA17.4 mi · 2,023 people · home $239,900
- Monticello, IA18.0 mi · 4,040 people · home $175,200
- Cascade, IA18.4 mi · 2,386 people · home $196,200
Earlville questions
Is Earlville, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Earlville scores better for retirees than 19% of Iowa towns and quieter than 83%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Earlville?
The median owner-occupied home in Earlville is valued at $161,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,250, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $787 a month.
What is the weather like in Earlville?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 8.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.7 inches of snow.
Does Earlville get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Earlville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 13, 1990. 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)