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Mapleton

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Mapleton

Total population

989

Median home value

$113,000

21.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$55,208

Mapleton$55k
National$74k
Elevation347 m
Land area4.15 km²
Weather52°F · Sunny
Coordinates42.17°, -95.79°

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

Elevation
347 m
Area
4.15 km²
Official website
www.mapleton.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Mapleton is a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,165 at the time of the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Mapleton was platted in 1857 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named from its location near the Maple River. On April 9, 2011, an EF3 tornado ripped through the western half of Mapleton. Early reports said that 50–60% of the town had been damaged or destroyed by the tornado which appeared to be 3/4ths of a mile wide. No serious injuries were reported. Businesses were damaged, and several homes were destroyed.

Geography

Mapleton is situated on the Maple River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
53.1
Median home value
$113,000
Housing units
569
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
2.1%

Race & ethnicity

White
93%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.5%

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

Geography

Latitude
42.1673
Longitude
-95.7909
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
52°F
Sunny
Tonight
29°F
Widespread Frost
Saturday
56°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Saturday Night
39°F
Clear
Sunday
61°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
42°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Mapleton, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.3%
Diabetes
9%
Adult obesity
41%
Binge drinking
22.2%
Adult smoking
16.1%
No leisure activity
24.3%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School
    High · Mapleton · 283 students · 14.9:1 ratio
  • Mapleton Elementary School
    Elementary · Mapleton · 169 students · 10.6:1 ratio

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

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.13
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,509

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
172
Avg daily Wikipedia views
6
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library