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West Branch, IA

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Population
2,956
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
718 ft
Median Home Value
$216,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$92,209
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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West Branch in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityIowa City, Iowa9.7 miles away · 76,229 residents.

About West Branch

West Branch is a city spanning Cedar and Johnson counties, Iowa, operating within the Iowa City metropolitan area. Famously serving as the birthplace of U.S. President Herbert Hoover and hosting his national historic site and presidential library, the community of approximately 2,594 is served by the West Branch Community School District for public education 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 PopulationA+98.2rating

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