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Earlham, IA
City in Madison County, Iowa.
Population
1,528
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,618
ZIP codes
0
Earlham and its ZIP codes
Earlham at a glance
- Earlham is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $115,086, 53% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,600 (29% above Iowa) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for Earlham, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Earlham, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,086
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (480), Irish Americans (219), Greek Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Earlham.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,986
4,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $6,260 per person
How people get to work
Earlham, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Earlham, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
543
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Earlham, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Earlham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DexterCity | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| De SotoCity | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| RedfieldCity | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| AdelCity | 9 mi | 5.4 |
| Van MeterCity | 9.2 mi | 4.4 |
| StuartCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| WintersetCity | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| LindenCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| MenloCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WaukeeCity | 15 mi | 21.9 |
| PattersonCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CliveCity | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 18 mi | 47.5 |
| PanoraCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Earlham, IA in?
- Earlham is in Madison County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Earlham, IA?
- About 1,528 people live in Earlham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Earlham?
- Nearby places include Dexter (5.8 mi), De Soto (6.4 mi), Redfield (7.7 mi), Diamondhead Lake (8.1 mi), Adel (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023