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Liscomb, IA

City in Marshall County, Iowa.

Population

298

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

295

ZIP codes

0

Liscomb and its ZIP codes

Liscomb at a glance

  • Liscomb is about 5.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Liscomb.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,469

15,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,945

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$273M

FY 2026, $6,819 per person

Marshall County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Liscomb, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

668

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

27

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 10°F

32.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Liscomb, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.3%

U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Cities near Liscomb

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
UnionCity4.6 mi0.6
WhittenCity4.7 mi0.5
AlbionCity5.5 mi0.6
ConradCity7.1 mi1.2
ClemonsCity9.5 mi0.2
BeamanCity9.6 mi0.2
New ProvidenceCity11 mi1
St. AnthonyCity11 mi0.6
Green MountainCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
MarshalltownCity12 mi19.2
EldoraCity12 mi4.3
State CenterCity15 mi1
GladbrookCity15 mi0.7
ZearingCity15 mi0.7
Steamboat RockCity15 mi0.5
Grundy CenterCity17 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Liscomb, IA in?
Liscomb is in Marshall County, Iowa.
What is the population of Liscomb, IA?
About 298 people live in Liscomb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Liscomb?
Nearby places include Union (4.6 mi), Whitten (4.7 mi), Albion (5.5 mi), Conrad (7.1 mi), Clemons (9.5 mi).

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