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Peterson, IA

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Population
313
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,249 ft
Median Home Value
$93,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$983/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communitySpencer, Iowa19 miles away · 11,218 residents.

About Peterson

Peterson is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 322 residents. The first settlement was made at Peterson in 1856. In 1862, a fort was built in Peterson by settlers to defend against anticipated Dakota attacks during the Dakota War, though the fort was never attacked. Peterson's local map joins its older history to the places and landscapes that still shape the town today, all within the wider Iowa setting. The local scoop is how Peterson's history still shows up in the places people visit, work, learn, and meet. Peterson is situated near the Little Sioux River. Peterson includes the blockhouse from this fort still stands near its original location at the corner of Second.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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