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Early, IA

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Population
567
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,339 ft
Median Home Value
$90,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$620/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$91,370
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Early

With a population of around 600, Early is a quiet, close-knit community in Sac County. The town has a quirky bit of history, having packed up and moved a couple of miles north in the 1880s to sit along the new railroad line. Today, daily life centers around a classic small-town Main Street, local churches, and a welcoming public library where neighbors often bump into one another.

Early Iowa Jan 1910

Families are served by the Ridge View Community School District, which brings students together from Early and neighboring towns like Schaller and Holstein. Having middle school classrooms right in town keeps school days convenient, while youth sports and school activities give residents plenty of reasons to turn out and cheer. It offers a relaxed, friendly environment where it is easy to settle in and get to know your neighbors.

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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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