GenevaIowaPopPlot, 2021
Geneva’s story
168 years in pictures
Census counts: 199 in 1910, a peak of 268 in 1940, 136 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1979 on.
- 1858Geneva is settled
GenevaIA
A town of 134, settled in 1858.
Leander Reeve House · Photo: Ann Sullivan-Larson · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
134
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$167K
+12.1% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
53.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Geneva a good place to live?
Geneva’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, against 19 minutes in Iowa’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Geneva. Geneva has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
134 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Geneva: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Geneva, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGeneva Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Geneva’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklin County AuditorFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5063350633 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Geneva.
Housing
In Geneva, the median rent runs lower than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Geneva’s median rent is $669 a month, below both the Iowa town median ($911 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Typical home values rose 12% in the year to September 2026. 81% of Geneva households own their home.
$167KZillow home value
| Geneva | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $669 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Geneva$167K
Iowa$237K
+12.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Geneva, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Geneva has cold winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Geneva is 83°F.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–58°
Summer60–81°
Fall38–60°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Geneva is
Geneva beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Geneva.
| Geneva | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Geneva | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.6% |
Franklin General Hospital
5.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Drought leads a moderate hazard risk in Geneva
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Geneva
17pages on Geneva
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Geneva
About 1 of every 100 Geneva residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Geneva
City in Iowa, USA
Geneva is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 136 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1871
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,102 ft
- ZIP code
- 50633
Questions about Geneva
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Geneva, IA a good place to live?
Geneva has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.