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Dickens, IA
City in Clay County, Iowa.
Population
131
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Dickens and its ZIP codes
Dickens at a glance
- Dickens is about 2.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Dickens, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Dickens.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,799
8,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $8,363 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dickens, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
893
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
133
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickens, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Dickens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RuthvenCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SpencerCity | 7.1 mi | 10.9 |
| Gillett GroveCity | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FostoriaCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AyrshireCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RossieCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TerrilCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WebbCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RoyalCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EverlyCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| MilfordCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| GraettingerCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Arnolds ParkCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| West OkobojiCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| WallingfordCity | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dickens, IA in?
- Dickens is in Clay County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dickens, IA?
- About 131 people live in Dickens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dickens?
- Nearby places include Ruthven (6.2 mi), Spencer (7.1 mi), Gillett Grove (8.3 mi), Fostoria (10 mi), Greenville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023