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Population
87
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,112 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Income
$70,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Set across the border of Buchanan and Fayette counties in northeast Iowa, Stanley is a quiet rural town of around 80 residents. Originally built as a railroad stop in the early 1900s, the community today offers open farmland and a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle. It provides a tight-knit country setting where you can enjoy wide open spaces, with everyday conveniences just a short drive away in nearby Oelwein.

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Rural FitA+97.7ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.4ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA96.8rating

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