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Downey, IA
Census-designated place in Cedar County, Iowa.
Population
59
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
0
Downey and its ZIP codes
Downey at a glance
- Downey is 51% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Downey, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Downey.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,355
5,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $8,190 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Downey, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Downey, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Downey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BranchCity | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| West LibertyCity | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| NicholsCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Lone TreeCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| AtalissaCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| HillsCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Iowa CityCity | 11 mi | 25.8 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| University HeightsCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RiversideCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| CoralvilleCity | 15 mi | 12.7 |
| SolonCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| TiptonCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| ConesvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| North LibertyCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downey, IA in?
- Downey is in Cedar County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Downey, IA?
- About 59 people live in Downey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downey?
- Nearby places include West Branch (3.9 mi), West Liberty (5.3 mi), Nichols (9.3 mi), Lone Tree (9.5 mi), Atalissa (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023