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Kelley, IA
City in Story County, Iowa.
Population
382
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
0
Kelley and its ZIP codes
Kelley at a glance
- Kelley is about 9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Kelley.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kelley, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kelley, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Kelley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuxleyCity | 5.1 mi | 3.4 |
| SlaterCity | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| AmesCity | 5.9 mi | 28.2 |
| SheldahlCity | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| CambridgeCity | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| LutherCity | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MadridCity | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| AllemanCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| GilbertCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| NevadaCity | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Polk CityCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| BooneCity | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| ElkhartCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MaxwellCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodwardCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| GrangerCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kelley, IA in?
- Kelley is in Story County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Kelley, IA?
- About 382 people live in Kelley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kelley?
- Nearby places include Huxley (5.1 mi), Slater (5.3 mi), Ames (5.9 mi), Sheldahl (6.4 mi), Cambridge (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023