New Sharon, Iowa
Quick Statistics
New Sharon is a community in Mahaska County, Iowa, home to about 1,180 people spread across 0.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,238 a year, and a typical home is worth about $133,600. About 36.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, New Sharon ranks number 255 of 1,017 in population, number 857 in median household income, number 411 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around New Sharon typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 24 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Searsboro, IA | 8.0 mi. | 109 |
| 2. | Barnes City, IA | 9.7 mi. | 117 |
| 3. | Lynnville, IA | 10.0 mi. | 527 |
| 4. | Montezuma, IA | 10.1 mi. | 1,410 |
| 5. | Leighton, IA | 11.5 mi. | 150 |
| 6. | Oskaloosa, IA | 12.3 mi. | 11,504 |
| 7. | Sully, IA | 12.6 mi. | 1,022 |
| 8. | University Park, IA | 12.9 mi. | 645 |
What is the population of New Sharon, Iowa?
New Sharon has a population of about 1,180 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is New Sharon, Iowa in?
New Sharon is located in Mahaska County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in New Sharon, Iowa?
The median home value in New Sharon is about $133,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in New Sharon, Iowa?
The median personal income in New Sharon is about $32,238 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near New Sharon, Iowa?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Mahaska County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in New Sharon, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 24 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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