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Guernsey

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Guernsey

Total population

50

Median home value

$73,300

5.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$70,833

Guernsey$71k
National$74k
Weather76°F · Mostly Cloudy
Coordinates41.65°, -92.35°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Guernsey is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Guernsey was platted in 1884. It was named after Guernsey County, Ohio.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
55
Median home value
$73,300
Housing units
28
Poverty rate
2%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
96%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.6506
Longitude
-92.3460
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
63°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Saturday Night
61°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Guernsey, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.9%
Diabetes
9.6%
Adult obesity
42.4%
Binge drinking
21.6%
Adult smoking
17.5%
No leisure activity
25.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
6,946
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    375
  • Turkey Vulture
    Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    218
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    188
  • Red-tailed Hawk
    Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
    164
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    164
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    161
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    154
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    149

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School
    Elementary · Brooklyn · 296 students · 12.3:1 ratio
  • Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School
    High · Brooklyn · 265 students · 14.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
3
Largest magnitude
3.3
Largest event
2025-06-25

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Geography & sun

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES