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Guernsey, IA
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Population
50
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
0
Guernsey and its ZIP codes
Guernsey at a glance
- Guernsey is 55% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poweshiek County. PPP loans are for Guernsey.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,260
9,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $8,273 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Guernsey, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Guernsey, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Guernsey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deep RiverCity | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| VictorCity | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BrooklynCity | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| HartwickCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MontezumaCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MillersburgCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| LadoraCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MalcomCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Barnes CityCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GibsonCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| ThornburgCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KeswickCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| North EnglishCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| WebsterCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guernsey, IA in?
- Guernsey is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Guernsey, IA?
- About 50 people live in Guernsey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guernsey?
- Nearby places include Deep River (5 mi), Victor (6.1 mi), Brooklyn (7.8 mi), Hartwick (9.3 mi), Montezuma (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023