Bonaparte, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Bonaparte is a community in Van Buren County, Iowa, home to about 302 people spread across 0.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,096 a year, and a typical home is worth about $69,600. About 18.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 30 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Bonaparte ranks number 603 of 1,017 in population, number 918 in median household income, number 826 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bonaparte typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 14°F. The area sees roughly 23 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Farmington, IA | 5.4 mi. | 540 |
| 2. | Keosauqua, IA | 8.7 mi. | 914 |
| 3. | Mount Sterling, IA | 9.1 mi. | 36 |
| 4. | Hillsboro, IA | 10.5 mi. | 120 |
| 5. | Stockport, IA | 10.9 mi. | 210 |
| 6. | Houghton, IA | 11.5 mi. | 72 |
| 7. | Donnellson, IA | 13.0 mi. | 776 |
| 8. | Salem, IA | 14.1 mi. | 349 |
What is the population of Bonaparte, Iowa?
Bonaparte has a population of about 302 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bonaparte, Iowa in?
Bonaparte is located in Van Buren County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Bonaparte, Iowa?
The median home value in Bonaparte is about $69,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bonaparte, Iowa?
The median personal income in Bonaparte is about $30,096 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bonaparte, Iowa?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Van Buren County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Bonaparte, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 14 degrees, with around 23 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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