Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Only 4 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of residents 65 or older than Garnavillo. Its National Register listings include Garnavillo Township Culvert and Garnavillo Township Bridge. Garnavillo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Garnavillo beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Garnavillo, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Garnavillo.
At 80 of 100, Garnavillo’s FEMA risk score is where Iowa’s towns sit at 40 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Clayton Ridge Community School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Ridge Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 293 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Garnavillo for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Garnavillo has added 75 jobs, to 230 in 2023. At 19 minutes, Garnavillo’s average trip to work is close to Iowa’s towns (19 minutes) and below U.S. towns (25 minutes).
| Garnavillo | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Garnavillo home is worth about $167,000, up 6.3% in a year, 30% below the Iowa typical home. 85% of Garnavillo households own their home.
| Garnavillo | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $922 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Garnavillo has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Garnavillo’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Garnavillo. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Garnavillo. 13% of adults have diabetes in Garnavillo.
| Garnavillo | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Garnavillo | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.2% | 11.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Garnavillo City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Garnavillo; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Garnavillo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Garnavillo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 places in Garnavillo on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Iowa, United States
Garnavillo is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 763 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 754 in 2000.
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Garnavillo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 notable people were born here, including Edward B. Watson and Marion Murdoch.
