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Breda, IA

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Population
488
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,374 ft
Median Home Value
$144,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$816/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,095
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Breda

With around 500 residents, Breda offers a quiet, close-knit lifestyle in northwest Carroll County. The community took root in the late 1870s along the railroad line, earning its name from an early settler who missed his hometown in the Netherlands. Today, landmarks like the historic depot and the towering steeple of St. Bernard Catholic Church give the neighborhood a timeless, well-kept feel.

The MoveIt Companies Office Building

Outdoor recreation and neighborhood get-togethers are central to living here. The popular Sauk Rail Trail cuts directly through town, making it easy to bike, jog, or walk over to the local park and Breda Golf Club. With repurposed community halls hosting local gatherings and the bigger amenities of Carroll just a short drive down the road, Breda provides an easygoing rural retreat with a strong sense of community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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