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Gravity, IA

City in Taylor County, Iowa.

Population

128

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

381

ZIP codes

0

Gravity and its ZIP codes

Full map

Gravity at a glance

  • Gravity is about 6.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.

Local data for Gravity, IA

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Gravity.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,109

2,060 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,333

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$40.2M

FY 2026, $6,816 per person

Taylor County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Gravity, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

513

Countywide, mostly hail

July high / Jan low

86° / 12°F

38.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gravity, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

18.7%

U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Gravity

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BedfordCity6 mi1.6
SharpsburgCity6.2 mi0.4
ConwayCity6.5 mi0.2
New MarketCity8.4 mi0.4
LenoxCity13 mi1.9
ClearfieldCity14 mi1.2
NodawayCity15 mi0.7
Hopkins, MOCity15 mi0.7
ClarindaCity15 mi5.1
CorningCity16 mi1.6
AthelstanCensus-designated place17 mi0.1
ShambaughCity17 mi0.4
BlocktonCity17 mi0.6
VilliscaCity17 mi1.8
Sheridan, MOTown18 mi0.2
MaloyCity18 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gravity, IA in?
Gravity is in Taylor County, Iowa.
What is the population of Gravity, IA?
About 128 people live in Gravity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gravity?
Nearby places include Bedford (6 mi), Sharpsburg (6.2 mi), Conway (6.5 mi), New Market (8.4 mi), Lenox (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023