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Linden, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa.
Population
150
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Linden and its ZIP codes
Linden at a glance
- Linden is about 3.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Linden, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Linden.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Linden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Linden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedfieldCity | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PanoraCity | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| Lake PanoramaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.6 |
| DexterCity | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| YaleCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| StuartCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| MenloCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| AdelCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| EarlhamCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| JamaicaCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DawsonCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MinburnCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| De SotoCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linden, IA in?
- Linden is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Linden, IA?
- About 150 people live in Linden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linden?
- Nearby places include Redfield (5.2 mi), Panora (5.7 mi), Diamondhead Lake (6.2 mi), Lake Panorama (8.4 mi), Dexter (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023