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McCallsburg, IA

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Population
353
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,088 ft
Median Home Value
$168,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$676/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About McCallsburg

McCallsburg is a quiet rural community in Story County with around 350 residents. Life here moves at an easy pace, centered around peaceful residential streets and a community park where neighbors gather for weekend cookouts and local events. Founded during the railroad expansion of the late nineteenth century, the town still holds onto its welcoming Midwestern roots, offering a calm, friendly atmosphere that feels a world away from busy city life.

McCallsburg Water Tower

Families in town are served by the Colo-NESCO Community School District, with elementary students attending school in neighboring Zearing and older grades traveling just down the road to Colo. While McCallsburg offers the privacy and safety of a classic small town, it sits only about twenty-five minutes northeast of Ames. That convenient location makes it an appealing spot for anyone looking for affordable small-town living within an easy commute of university amenities, shopping, and healthcare.

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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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