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Story City, IA

Population
3,382
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,006 ft
Median Home Value
$215,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$999/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,605
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Story City in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityAmes, Iowa11 miles away · 68,220 residents.

About Story City

Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa, situated along the South Skunk River. Known as Fairview until 1881 and hosting both a historic 1936 swinging bridge and a 1913 Herschell-Spillman antique carousel, the community had a population of 3,352 at the 2020 census and is served by the Roland-Story School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Homicide RiskA+97.8rating

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