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Keystone, IA

City in Benton County, Iowa.

Population

674

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,504

ZIP codes

0

Keystone and its ZIP codes

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Keystone at a glance

  • Keystone is about 26 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,500, 10% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,400 (29% below Iowa) and median rent is $892 a month.

Local data for Keystone, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Keystone, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,500

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$892/mo

Homeownership

77.8%

Bachelor's or higher

22.2%

Median age

43.5

Average commute

35.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Irish Americans (80), French Americans (32).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Keystone.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,040

6,040 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,113

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$181M

FY 2026, $7,095 per person

Benton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Keystone, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.4%
  • Carpooled0.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.4%

Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Keystone, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

889

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

70

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 10°F

36.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Keystone, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.6%

U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Keystone

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Van HorneCity5.7 mi0.9
ElberonCity6 mi0.7
LuzerneCity6.4 mi0.1
Belle PlaineCity8.8 mi3.2
BlairstownCity8.9 mi0.5
ViningCity9.7 mi0.6
GarrisonCity10 mi0.3
ChelseaCity11 mi1
NewhallCity12 mi0.3
ClutierCity12 mi0.7
WatkinsCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
DysartCity13 mi1.3
VintonCity14 mi4.9
MarengoCity16 mi2.1
NorwayCity16 mi0.4
HartwickCity17 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Keystone, IA in?
Keystone is in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Keystone, IA?
About 674 people live in Keystone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Keystone?
Nearby places include Van Horne (5.7 mi), Elberon (6 mi), Luzerne (6.4 mi), Belle Plaine (8.8 mi), Blairstown (8.9 mi).

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