70 movers in Gifford
Holleman Hauling and Moving
"Absolute garbage! These guys rescheduled twice, and when they finally did show up they were hours late. They were so late my schedule didn't allow me to be home for the end of the move. I had to pick up my son from a function, so I left my other s..."
Cornhusker Moving Group Inc.
"I can't believe I just came across all these other reviews talking about how Lacy never returns calls (SO TRUE) and there is nobody else to help you! They no-call no-showed twice after I stayed home for full days. What's worse: Two men were delive..."
Amm trucking LLC
"File:///C:/Users/kristy/Downloads/Screenshot%202022-04-01%20at%2011-20-54%20the%20move.png enjoy the pictures...not i have to keep writing in order to show the pictures. This company is a huge rip off and if we don't report them no one will get ta..."
The Move Crew
"There are a lot of good reviews on this company so I thought I couldn’t go wrong choosing them but boy was I wrong. I’m not going to go into too many details, but I’ll just say that they ‘lost’ a small box during the move. The box contained some v..."
AAA Movers
"Worst movers EVER. Listen to me when I say DO NOT hire AAA Movers. I dealt with a guy by the name of Scott. He was very pleasant and called me several times to make sure I got the quote, if I had questions and eventually he matched our lowest bid ..."
Local Motion Moving
"Friends: Don't use Local Motion movers! I have used Local Motion movers several times in the past, and referred several clients to them. Having a good relationship with one of the managers, and having seen their work, I confidently booked them ..."
Studdard Moving and Storage
"The move itself went fine. They showed up on time, were polite, and were professional movers with the exception of messing up paint on my stairway while three guys literally shoved my king size mattress through an opening that was too small. The m..."
What to know when moving to Gifford, IA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Gifford comes from state-level statistics for Iowa. In 2025, the violent crime rate was 236.6 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 325.3, showing a trend decrease of 20% since 2022. Property crime also saw a downward trend, with a rate of 1201.8 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 1546.9, marking a 17.3% decrease over the same period.
- Violent crime: 236.6 per 100k vs. national 325.3
- Property crime: 1201.8 per 100k vs. national 1546.9
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 21.2% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Iowa).
Schools & Higher Ed
Gifford provides access to educational options in the surrounding area. There is one postsecondary institution located nearby:
- Ellsworth Community College, located in Iowa Falls, IA
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Hardin County experiences an average annual precipitation of 37 inches, with about 80 rainy days each year. Summers can be warm, averaging 83°F, while winters can get quite cold, with lows averaging 5°F. Snowfall is minimal, averaging just 1.7 inches annually.
- Pine Lake State Park - 4.5 stars (479 reviews)
- Foster Park - 4.6 stars (79 reviews)
- Wildcat Cave Access - 4.4 stars (75 reviews)
- Pine Ridge Park - 4.6 stars (70 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Hardin County, the unemployment rate is currently 3.2%. The labor force consists of 8,662 individuals, with 8,386 people employed as of December 2025.
- Unemployment rate: 3.2%
- Labor force: 8,662
- Employed: 8,386
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
