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New Providence, IA

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Population
229
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,126 ft
Median Home Value
$82,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$613/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,667
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About New Providence

With a population of around 230, New Providence is a quiet Hardin County town with deep roots and a resilient spirit. After a winter fire destroyed its original wooden business district in 1910, local residents pooled their resources to rebuild with sturdy brick storefronts that still stand along Main Street today. It's an easygoing, friendly community offering plenty of open space and a classic small-town pace.

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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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