Beacon, IA
- Elevation
- 761 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Beacon is a quiet, small community in Mahaska County with roots that go back to the coal-mining boom of the late nineteenth century. The mines have long since closed, but that working-class heritage helped shape the town into the close-knit residential enclave it is today. It is a peaceful place to live, featuring quiet, uncrowded streets, spacious yards, and a steady, relaxed pace.
Most daily routines naturally tie into neighboring Oskaloosa, which sits just a couple of miles to the northeast. Residents make the quick drive into town for grocery runs, local dining, community events, and the Oskaloosa Community School District. Living in Beacon gives you a low-key, affordable home base, with every major convenience in the county seat only minutes away.
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