The Town FilesNorth English, Iowa
City in Iowa County · population 1,065 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $118,600
- Household income
- $54,531
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 40.2
North English is a city of 1,065 people in Iowa County, Iowa. The median home is worth $118,600, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300).
How North English 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 North English is worth $118,600, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $54,531, which is more affordable than 56% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | North English | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,600 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $680 | $820 |
| Median household income | $54,531 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North English
| People | North English | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.5% |
Weather in North English
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.6 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North English since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 7, 1984 about 1.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 10, 2003.
Severe weather in Iowa County since 1996
Iowa County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| 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 Iowa County
Iowa County had 9,039 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in North English itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in North English
2 public schools with 421 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Valleys Jr-Sr High School | 6-12 | 216 | 12.0 |
| English Valleys Elementary School | PK-5 | 205 | 13.7 |
Towns near North English
- Williamsburg, IA11.0 mi · 3,346 people · home $204,300
- Keota, IA12.3 mi · 897 people · home $106,600
- Wellman, IA13.0 mi · 1,524 people · home $174,500
- Sigourney, IA14.2 mi · 2,004 people · home $136,800
- What Cheer, IA16.6 mi · 607 people · home $49,200
- Victor, IA18.5 mi · 875 people · home $116,600
- Marengo, IA19.3 mi · 2,435 people · home $123,200
- Kalona, IA19.6 mi · 2,630 people · home $257,900
North English questions
Is North English, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North English scores better for retirees than 35% of Iowa towns and quieter than 63%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in North English?
The median owner-occupied home in North English is valued at $118,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,531, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in North English?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 28.6 inches of snow.
Does North English get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North English since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 7, 1984. 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)