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Swaledale, IA

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Population
137
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,153 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$62,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,912
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityMason City, Iowa13 miles away · 26,853 residents.

About Swaledale

With a population of around 150, Swaledale offers a quiet, close-knit rural setting in north-central Iowa. It provides a peaceful small-town pace while keeping you within an easy twenty-minute drive of shopping, dining, and jobs in Mason City. Local families are part of the West Fork Community School District, with younger students attending elementary classes in nearby Rockwell and older kids heading to Sheffield for middle and high school.

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Rural FitA+98.0ratingLow Heat ImpactA+97.1ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA94.9rating

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