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Davis City, IA

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Population
178
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
941 ft
Median Home Value
$54,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,833
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityIndianola, Iowa52 miles away · 16,829 residents.

About Davis City

Davis City is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 179 residents. Davis City was laid out in 1855. Davis City is named for William Davis, who operated a sawmill. Davis City's local map joins its older history to the places and landscapes that still shape the town today, all within the wider Iowa setting. The local scoop is how Davis City's history still shows up in the places people visit, work, learn, and meet. Davis City is located along the Thompson River. A stream gauge station is maintained on the river in the city.

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