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Alvord, IA

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Population
217
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,328 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$93,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,594
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Alvord

Tucked into the northwest corner of Iowa, Alvord is a quiet, close-knit town of around 200 residents in Lyon County. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with neighbors gathering each summer in the local park for the annual Alvord Days celebration. Its location puts you right near the South Dakota and Minnesota borders, making it an easy commute to regional hubs like Sioux Falls while enjoying the peace and simplicity of small-town rural living.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+97.5ratingCounty Healthy Food Access & SecurityA+97.3rating

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