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Gruver, IA
City in Emmet County, Iowa.
Population
30
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
237
ZIP codes
0
Gruver and its ZIP codes
Gruver at a glance
- Gruver is about 4.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Gruver.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,851
3,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.8M
FY 2026, $7,754 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gruver, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gruver, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Gruver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DolliverCity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| EsthervilleCity | 6.7 mi | 5.4 |
| WallingfordCity | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Ceylon, MNCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GraettingerCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ArmstrongCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| RingstedCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Dunnell, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SuperiorCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| TerrilCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Sherburn, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| FentonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Alpha, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| EmmetsburgCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Welcome, MNCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| OrleansCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gruver, IA in?
- Gruver is in Emmet County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Gruver, IA?
- About 30 people live in Gruver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gruver?
- Nearby places include Dolliver (6.6 mi), Estherville (6.7 mi), Wallingford (6.7 mi), Ceylon, MN (10 mi), Graettinger (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023