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Hartley, IA

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Population
1,579
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,470 ft
Median Home Value
$112,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$779/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,656
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Hartley

Hartley is a quiet, close-knit northwest Iowa community located along Highway 18 in O'Brien County. Founded as a railroad stop in the late 1800s, the town grew up around agriculture, and that friendly, down-to-earth rural heritage still shapes daily life. Tree-lined residential streets surround a compact downtown, giving the area an unhurried, welcoming feel from the moment you drive in.

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For new residents, Hartley offers the everyday comforts of classic small-town living. Families are served by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school district, and local amenities include a public library, neighborhood parks, and a municipal pool. Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club sits just a few miles south for weekend rounds, and the annual Summerfest celebration fills the first weekend of August with town-wide activities and get-togethers. It is an easy, peaceful place to put down roots 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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