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Mapleton, IA
City in Monona County, Iowa.
Population
989
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
629
ZIP codes
0
Mapleton and its ZIP codes
Mapleton at a glance
- Mapleton is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,208 a year, 26% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 (46% below Iowa) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Mapleton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mapleton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,208
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (379), Irish Americans (121), Mexican Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monona County. PPP loans are for Mapleton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,323
2,556 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $12,627 per person
How people get to work
Mapleton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mapleton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mapleton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Mapleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanburyCity | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SmithlandCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RodneyCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CastanaCity | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| OtoCity | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| UteCity | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| RickettsCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Charter OakCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SoldierCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TurinCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Battle CreekCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| AnthonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HornickCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MoorheadCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| SchleswigCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| OnawaCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mapleton, IA in?
- Mapleton is in Monona County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Mapleton, IA?
- About 989 people live in Mapleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mapleton?
- Nearby places include Danbury (5.9 mi), Smithland (8.1 mi), Rodney (8.5 mi), Castana (9.1 mi), Oto (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023