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Luzerne, IA
City in Benton County, Iowa.
Population
120
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
910
ZIP codes
0
Luzerne and its ZIP codes
Luzerne at a glance
- Luzerne is about 16 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Luzerne.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 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
Environment and hazard risk
Luzerne, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luzerne, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Luzerne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlairstownCity | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| KeystoneCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Van HorneCity | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MarengoCity | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| ElberonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| LadoraCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ChelseaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| HartwickCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ViningCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| NewhallCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| NorwayCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| VictorCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luzerne, IA in?
- Luzerne is in Benton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Luzerne, IA?
- About 120 people live in Luzerne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luzerne?
- Nearby places include Blairstown (5 mi), Belle Plaine (5.5 mi), Keystone (6.4 mi), Van Horne (8.5 mi), Marengo (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023