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Melrose, IA

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Population
108
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
893 ft
Median Home Value
$75,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Melrose

Tucked into the rolling farmland of southern Iowa, Melrose is a small, quiet community with deep roots and a unique personality. Often celebrated as "Iowa's Little Ireland" thanks to its early Irish settlers, the town offers a peaceful rural setting with a strong sense of local pride. Families here enjoy a close-knit neighborhood feel, with students attending classes in the nearby Albia Community School District. It is an easygoing spot for anyone looking for quiet country living and genuine small-town hospitality.

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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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