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Dougherty, IA
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Population
88
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Dougherty and its ZIP codes
Dougherty at a glance
- Dougherty is about 2.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cerro Gordo County. PPP loans are for Dougherty.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,649
23,463 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,093
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$348M
FY 2026, $8,070 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dougherty, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dougherty
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AredaleCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| RockwellCity | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| SheffieldCity | 9 mi | 5.6 |
| Marble RockCity | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| RockfordCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GreeneCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HansellCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BristowCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| DumontCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| RosevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| SwaledaleCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| Nora SpringsCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| HamptonCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| BurchinalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dougherty, IA in?
- Dougherty is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dougherty, IA?
- About 88 people live in Dougherty, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dougherty?
- Nearby places include Aredale (6.3 mi), Rockwell (8.6 mi), Sheffield (9 mi), Marble Rock (9.1 mi), Rockford (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023