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Zearing

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Zearing

Total population

566

Median home value

$158,800

34.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$74,167

Zearing$74k
National$74k

Founded

1881

Elevation322 m
Land area1.94 km²
Weather55°F · Clear
Coordinates42.16°, -93.30°

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

Founded
1881
Elevation
322 m
Area
1.94 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Zearing is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 528 at the time of the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Zearing was formed out of Lincoln Township, being founded on October 17, 1881, and incorporated on February 6, 1883. The location was selected as it was a suitable water stop for the railroad at that time. It was named for William Mitchell Zearing, a judge from Chicago who donated a bell to the first church in the community.

Geography

Zearing is located northeast of Nevada, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
34.7
Median home value
$158,800
Housing units
200
Poverty rate
15.4%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
83%
Black
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
15.2%

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

Geography

Latitude
42.1589
Longitude
-93.2972
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
55°F
Clear
Wednesday
76°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
53°F
Chance Rain Showers
Friday
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Zearing, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.3%
Diabetes
9.1%
Adult obesity
35.4%
Binge drinking
24.1%
Adult smoking
15.3%
No leisure activity
22.1%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Colo-Nesco Elementary School
    Elementary · Zearing · 155 students · 11.1:1 ratio

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

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.03
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,472

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

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
98
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Zearing

Community history, Zearing, Iowa
Community history, Zearing, Iowa
Donald H. Grimm · 1956

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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