What is the population of Villisca, Iowa?

Villisca has a population of approximately 1,048 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Villisca, Iowa located?

Villisca is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.9299°, -94.9811°.

What is the median household income in Villisca?

The median household income in Villisca is approximately $60,465 based on the most recent open data.

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Villisca

Total population

1,048

Median home value

$77,000

14.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,465

Villisca$60k

National$74k

Elevation328 m

Land area4.93 km²

Weather55°F · Clear

Coordinates40.93°, -94.98°

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

328 m

Area

4.93 km²

Official website

www.villisca.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Villisca is a city in East Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,132 at the time of the 2020 census. It is most notable for the unsolved axe murders that took place in the town on June 9, 1912.

History & geography

History

The settlement was founded under the name "The Forks". Villisca was platted in 1858 by pioneer D. N. Smith. Villisca was incorporated as a town on September 3, 1869.

Geography

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

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Demographics & economy

Median age

44.9

Median home value

$77,000

Housing units

569

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

0.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

92.4%

Black

1.6%

Asian

Hispanic

2.2%

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

Geography

Latitude

40.9299

Longitude

-94.9811

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

55°F

Clear

Wednesday

79°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Wednesday Night

53°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

76°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

58°F

Partly Cloudy

Friday

82°F

Sunny

Forecast for Villisca, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.8%

Diabetes

8.7%

Adult obesity

37.5%

Binge drinking

23%

Adult smoking

14.9%

No leisure activity

22.8%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

2,366

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
98
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
95
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
93
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
92
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
77
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
66
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
55
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
52

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

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Southwest Valley Middle School
Middle · Villisca · 149 students · 10.6:1 ratio
Stanton High School
High · Stanton · 137 students · 12.5:1 ratio
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
Elementary · Villisca · 130 students · 13:1 ratio
Stanton Elementary School
Elementary · Stanton · 128 students · 25.6:1 ratio

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