The Town FilesEverly, Iowa
City in Clay County · population 575 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,000
- Household income
- $57,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 43.3
Everly is a city of 575 people in Clay County, Iowa. The median home is worth $112,000, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for retirees than 84% of Iowa towns, quieter than 84% of Iowa towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Iowa towns.
How Everly 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 Everly is worth $112,000, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $57,656, which is more affordable than 76% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $713 a month. 77.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Everly | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,000 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $713 | $820 |
| Median household income | $57,656 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 77.8% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Everly
| People | Everly | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 88.5% |
Weather in Everly
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 8.1°F. About 26.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Everly since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 20, 1980 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 4, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 94 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 21, 2004.
Severe weather in Clay County since 1996
Clay County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Clay County
Clay County had 8,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,504 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Everly itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Towns near Everly
- Hartley, IA8.1 mi · 1,605 people · home $112,700
- Spencer, IA8.4 mi · 11,325 people · home $184,800
- Milford, IA15.0 mi · 3,321 people · home $218,400
- Sutherland, IA16.0 mi · 629 people · home $101,200
- Primghar, IA16.2 mi · 896 people · home $147,500
- Arnolds Park, IA16.5 mi · 1,110 people · home $438,900
- Sanborn, IA17.1 mi · 1,392 people · home $168,500
- Okoboji, IA18.0 mi · 768 people · home $299,300
Everly questions
Is Everly, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Everly scores better for retirees than 84% of Iowa towns and quieter than 84%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Everly?
The median owner-occupied home in Everly is valued at $112,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,656, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $713 a month.
What is the weather like in Everly?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.8 inches of precipitation a year and 43.3 inches of snow.
Does Everly get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Everly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 20, 1980. 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)