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Yale, IA

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Population
264
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,123 ft
Median Home Value
$80,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$775/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,464
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Yale

Yale is a quiet, friendly community in Guthrie County where residents enjoy a relaxed, small-town pace. Named after its founder, Milo Yale, the town has a rich local history and a distinct landmark in its historic round gymnasium, built back in 1932. It is an easy place to settle into, with quiet residential streets, familiar faces, and a strong sense of community pride.

Yale Iowa Community Center

Families with children are part of the Panorama Community School District, with schools located just down the road in Panora. For outdoor recreation, Yale sits directly on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, making it a great home base for cyclists and walkers, while Lake Panorama and Springbrook State Park offer boating, fishing, and camping nearby. Each summer, the town gathers for its popular Fourth of July celebration, filling the weekend with parades, food, and neighborhood get-togethers.

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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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