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Houghton, IA

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Population
126
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
716 ft
Median Home Value
$252,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$106,042
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityBurlington, Iowa26 miles away · 23,336 residents.

About Houghton

Houghton is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 141 residents. Houghton is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area. Houghton is located in Cedar Township and was positioned on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. There are a half-dozen plants that account for this, making plastic products, grain storage bins and ready-mix concrete. Houghton makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Houghton is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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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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