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Bayard, IA

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Population
401
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,134 ft
Median Home Value
$65,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$894/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bayard

Bayard is a quiet, close-knit town in Guthrie County, sitting along Highway 141 in west-central Iowa. Surrounded by open farmland, it offers a relaxed pace of life with affordable homes and plenty of room to breathe. Families in town share a school district with neighboring Coon Rapids, while nearby Guthrie Center and Carroll provide convenient spots for bigger shopping trips, healthcare, and county services.

Bayard Iowa City Park

Daily life revolves around Main Street, where neighbors bump into each other at the local library and post office. The community takes pride in its roots, seen clearly at the Hall of Pride park and museum honoring local school history, alongside open green spaces for kids to play. It is an unpretentious, friendly rural setting for anyone looking to settle into a slower, peaceful rhythm.

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