The Town FilesHamburg, Iowa
City in Fremont County · population 890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,300
- Household income
- $60,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 41.5
Hamburg is a city of 890 people in Fremont County, Iowa. The median home is worth $106,300, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks quieter than 77% of Iowa towns.
How Hamburg 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 Hamburg is worth $106,300, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $60,000, which is more affordable than 83% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamburg | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,300 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $725 | $820 |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Hamburg
| People | Hamburg | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 88.5% |
Weather in Hamburg
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 13.1°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.6 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamburg since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 26, 2004 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 23, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 1999.
Severe weather in Fremont County since 1996
Fremont County has been included in 19 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 |
| June 27, 2011 | Flood | DR-1998: Flooding |
| February 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1877: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Fremont County
Fremont County had 2,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,228 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hamburg itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Hamburg
3 public schools with 188 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marnie Simons Elementary School | PK-5 | 99 | 11.0 |
| Hamburg Charter High Schools (charter) | 9-12 | 50 | 25.0 |
| Hamburg Middle School | 6-8 | 39 | 19.5 |
Towns near Hamburg
- Peru, NE9.6 mi · 648 people · home $96,600
- Sidney, IA9.7 mi · 1,070 people · home $125,300
- Nebraska City, NE11.7 mi · 7,222 people · home $162,000
- Rock Port, MO15.0 mi · 1,278 people · home $115,600
- Auburn, NE17.9 mi · 3,470 people · home $98,800
- Tarkio, MO18.3 mi · 1,506 people · home $87,800
- Shenandoah, IA18.3 mi · 4,925 people · home $116,700
- Tabor, IA20.0 mi · 1,014 people · home $204,200
Hamburg questions
Is Hamburg, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamburg scores better for retirees than 14% of Iowa towns and quieter than 77%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Hamburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamburg is valued at $106,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,000, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Hamburg?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 20.6 inches of snow.
Does Hamburg get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 26, 2004. 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)