Defiance, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Defiance is a community in Shelby County, Iowa, home to about 251 people spread across 0.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,902 a year, and a typical home is worth about $101,600. About 17.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Defiance ranks number 653 of 1,017 in population, number 775 in median household income, number 601 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Defiance typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2. | Buck Grove, IA | 7.0 mi. | 42 |
| 3. | Manilla, IA | 7.2 mi. | 630 |
| 4. | Irwin, IA | 7.3 mi. | 352 |
| 5. | Kirkman, IA | 7.7 mi. | 58 |
| 6. | Westphalia, IA | 7.8 mi. | 117 |
| 7. | Panama, IA | 9.8 mi. | 245 |
| 8. | Arion, IA | 10.6 mi. | 137 |
What is the population of Defiance, Iowa?
Defiance has a population of about 251 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Defiance, Iowa in?
Defiance is located in Shelby County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Defiance, Iowa?
The median home value in Defiance is about $101,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Defiance, Iowa?
The median personal income in Defiance is about $31,902 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Defiance, Iowa?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded in Shelby County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Defiance, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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