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Blencoe, IA

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Population
226
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,041 ft
Median Home Value
$87,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$857/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Blencoe

Blencoe is a quiet, small community in western Iowa's Monona County, nestled in the fertile flatlands between the Missouri River and the Loess Hills. Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, surrounded by wide-open farm fields and big Midwestern skies. With only a couple hundred residents, it is a peaceful spot for folks who appreciate simple small-town living, plenty of space, and friendly neighbors who always say hello.

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Students in Blencoe attend the West Monona Community School District in nearby Onawa, which offers a full lineup of academics, sports, and youth programs. Getting around the region is easy because Interstate 29 runs right past town, giving residents a direct route to jobs, healthcare, and dining in Onawa, Sioux City, and the Omaha metro area. On weekends, the hiking trails and scenic overlooks of the Loess Hills are just minutes to the east, offering easy access to some of western Iowa's best outdoor recreation.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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