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Runnells, IA

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Population
461
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
806 ft
Median Home Value
$231,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$444/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$101,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Runnells

Located in southeastern Polk County, Runnells is a quiet rural community about twenty-five minutes southeast of downtown Des Moines. Home to roughly 450 residents, the town spans just a few leafy residential streets surrounded by rolling central Iowa farmland. Daily life here moves at an easy pace, making it a popular landing spot for commuters who want a peaceful home base within reach of the metro.

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The town was originally established around the railroad in the late nineteenth century and has retained its close-knit, small-town atmosphere ever since. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, enrollment in the Southeast Polk School District, and quick access to outdoor recreation near the Des Moines River. For anyone moving to the area, Runnells offers a laid-back lifestyle with a straightforward drive to city conveniences.

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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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