The Town FilesNew Hartford, Iowa
City in Butler County · population 570 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,700
- Household income
- $84,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 38.2
New Hartford is a city of 570 people in Butler County, Iowa. The median home is worth $114,700, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Iowa towns, better for families than 94% of Iowa towns, more of a college town than 72% of Iowa towns.
How New Hartford 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 New Hartford is worth $114,700, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $84,375, which is more affordable than 95% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $875 a month. 84.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hartford | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,700 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $875 | $820 |
| Median household income | $84,375 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 84.1% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Hartford
| People | New Hartford | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.7% | 88.5% |
Weather in New Hartford
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hartford since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 25, 2008 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 95 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 14, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 90 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 16, 2007.
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 New Hartford itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in New Hartford
2 public schools with 374 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dike-New Hartford Junior High School | 6-8 | 223 | 22.3 |
| New Hartford Elementary School | PK-5 | 151 | 13.7 |
Towns near New Hartford
- Dike, IA7.2 mi · 1,304 people · home $247,800
- Parkersburg, IA8.0 mi · 2,015 people · home $196,700
- Cedar Falls, IA9.2 mi · 40,713 people · home $263,600
- Janesville, IA9.7 mi · 1,034 people · home $221,700
- Shell Rock, IA10.2 mi · 1,268 people · home $163,100
- Hudson, IA12.6 mi · 2,546 people · home $242,700
- Waverly, IA13.1 mi · 10,394 people · home $223,300
- Aplington, IA13.4 mi · 1,116 people · home $147,500
New Hartford questions
Is New Hartford, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hartford scores better for retirees than 71% of Iowa towns and quieter than 59%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in New Hartford?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hartford is valued at $114,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,375, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $875 a month.
What is the weather like in New Hartford?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 34.3 inches of snow.
Does New Hartford get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hartford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on May 25, 2008. 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)