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Garden Grove, IA

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Population
174
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,115 ft
Median Home Value
$46,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$530/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Garden Grove

Located in southern Iowa's Decatur County, Garden Grove is a quiet, close-knit rural community with deep historical roots. The town was originally established as a welcoming rest stop along the Mormon Pioneer Trail in the 1840s, a legacy still honored at the local historic park. Today, residents enjoy a peaceful small-town pace with plenty of open countryside, while local students attend the nearby Mormon Trail Community School District. It offers a relaxed lifestyle for anyone looking for quiet Midwestern living.

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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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