Onawa, IA

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Population
2,821
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,052 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$145,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,143
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in western Iowa's Missouri River valley, Onawa is a welcoming small town known for having one of the widest main streets in the country. Life here centers around that famously spacious downtown, where local businesses sit alongside the county courthouse and an active community recreation center. Residents enjoy quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and the scenic backdrop of the nearby Loess Hills. Outdoor recreation is right down the road at Lewis and Clark State Park, where Blue Lake offers boating, fishing, and camping all summer. Positioned right along Interstate 29, Onawa delivers a relaxed small-town pace while keeping Sioux City and Omaha an easy drive away.

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