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Brandon, IA
City in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Population
307
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
946
ZIP codes
0
Brandon and its ZIP codes
Brandon at a glance
- Brandon is about 16 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Brandon, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Brandon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,070
6,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $7,156 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brandon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brandon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Brandon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount AuburnCity | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| UrbanaCity | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| RowleyCity | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| La Porte CityCity | 9.6 mi | 2.6 |
| VintonCity | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| JesupCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| WalkerCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| IndependenceCity | 12 mi | 6 |
| GilbertvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GarrisonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| QuasquetonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Center PointCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| RaymondCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| ShellsburgCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brandon, IA in?
- Brandon is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Brandon, IA?
- About 307 people live in Brandon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brandon?
- Nearby places include Mount Auburn (6 mi), Urbana (8.3 mi), Rowley (9 mi), La Porte City (9.6 mi), Vinton (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023