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Dickens, IA

Population
145
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,336 ft
Median Home Value
$99,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communitySpencer, Iowa6.7 miles away · 11,218 residents.

About Dickens

Dickens is a quiet rural community of about 150 residents in northwest Iowa's Clay County. It offers a relaxed, small-town setting where people know their neighbors. According to local lore, the unique name traces back either to the founding Dickerson brothers or a founder exclaiming "Dickens" when her first choice was already taken. Local students attend the nearby Spencer Community School District, and residents make the quick drive into Spencer whenever they need groceries, dining, or healthcare.

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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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