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Blockton, IA
City in Taylor County, Iowa.
Population
122
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Blockton and its ZIP codes
Blockton at a glance
- Blockton is about 3.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Blockton.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,109
2,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.2M
FY 2026, $6,816 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blockton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blockton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Blockton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AthelstanCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ReddingCity | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| MaloyCity | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Irena, MOVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DelphosCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BentonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Grant City, MOTown | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Sheridan, MOTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ConwayCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ClearfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Allendale, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BedfordCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount AyrCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Parnell, MOCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Worth, MOVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DiagonalCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blockton, IA in?
- Blockton is in Taylor County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Blockton, IA?
- About 122 people live in Blockton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blockton?
- Nearby places include Athelstan (4.6 mi), Redding (4.8 mi), Maloy (5.1 mi), Irena, MO (6.9 mi), Delphos (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023