The Town FilesGreene, Iowa
City in Butler County · population 990 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $120,700
- Household income
- $56,335
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 41.5
Greene is a city of 990 people in Butler County, Iowa. The median home is worth $120,700, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Iowa towns, quieter than 88% of Iowa towns, better for cycling than 86% of Iowa towns.
How Greene 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 Greene is worth $120,700, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $56,335, which is more affordable than 62% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $1,054 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greene | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,700 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $1,054 | $820 |
| Median household income | $56,335 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Greene
| People | Greene | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.5% |
Weather in Greene
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 7.5°F. About 35.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.9 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greene since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 15, 1968 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 458 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 19, 1959.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 31, 2016 | Flood | DR-4289: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 3,691 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,211 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Greene itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Greene
1 public school with 261 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Butler Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 261 | 12.4 |
Towns near Greene
- Allison, IA10.0 mi · 966 people · home $111,500
- Clarksville, IA10.6 mi · 1,264 people · home $125,900
- Rockford, IA13.0 mi · 758 people · home $94,600
- Dumont, IA13.2 mi · 634 people · home $74,800
- Charles City, IA13.3 mi · 7,396 people · home $115,400
- Nashua, IA13.7 mi · 1,551 people · home $129,600
- Shell Rock, IA17.0 mi · 1,268 people · home $163,100
- Nora Springs, IA20.0 mi · 1,369 people · home $134,500
Greene questions
Is Greene, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greene scores better for retirees than 98% of Iowa towns and quieter than 88%. 33.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Greene?
The median owner-occupied home in Greene is valued at $120,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,335, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,054 a month.
What is the weather like in Greene?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 7.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.4 inches of precipitation a year and 35.9 inches of snow.
Does Greene get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greene since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 15, 1968. 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)