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Lost Nation, IA
City in Clinton County, Iowa.
Population
390
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
516
ZIP codes
0
Lost Nation and its ZIP codes
Lost Nation at a glance
- Lost Nation is about 9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Lost Nation, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Lost Nation.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,076
18,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $7,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lost Nation, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
696
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lost Nation, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Lost Nation
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TorontoCity | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BaldwinCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| MonmouthCity | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MaquoketaCity | 9.2 mi | 4.5 |
| WheatlandCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LowdenCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| CalamusCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| DelmarCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WyomingCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WeltonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Grand MoundCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ClarenceCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| OnslowCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DixonCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lost Nation, IA in?
- Lost Nation is in Clinton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lost Nation, IA?
- About 390 people live in Lost Nation, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lost Nation?
- Nearby places include Toronto (4.9 mi), Oxford Junction (7.1 mi), Baldwin (7.4 mi), Monmouth (8.2 mi), Maquoketa (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023