Alden, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Alden is a community in Hardin County, Iowa, home to about 833 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,000 a year, and a typical home is worth about $107,900. About 31.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Alden ranks number 336 of 1,017 in population, number 528 in median household income, number 558 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Alden typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 33 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2. | Popejoy, IA | 6.2 mi. | 109 |
| 3. | Buckeye, IA | 6.4 mi. | 75 |
| 4. | Williams, IA | 8.3 mi. | 369 |
| 5. | Owasa, IA | 10.5 mi. | 25 |
| 6. | Bradford, IA | 10.8 mi. | 178 |
| 7. | Dows, IA | 11.9 mi. | 562 |
| 8. | Blairsburg, IA | 13.6 mi. | 139 |
What is the population of Alden, Iowa?
Alden has a population of about 833 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Alden, Iowa in?
Alden is located in Hardin County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Alden, Iowa?
The median home value in Alden is about $107,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Alden, Iowa?
The median personal income in Alden is about $37,000 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Alden, Iowa?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded in Hardin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Alden, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 33 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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