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Melvin, IA
City in Osceola County, Iowa.
Population
230
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,416
ZIP codes
0
Melvin and its ZIP codes
Melvin at a glance
- Melvin is about 25 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Melvin, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osceola County. PPP loans are for Melvin.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,043
2,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,433
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.4M
FY 2026, $8,456 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Melvin, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
32.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melvin, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Melvin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SanbornCity | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| AshtonCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| HartleyCity | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| OcheyedanCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| SibleyCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| PrimgharCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ArcherCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SheldonCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| HarrisCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Bigelow, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| EverlyCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| MatlockCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Little RockCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Lake ParkCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Round Lake, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| GeorgeCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melvin, IA in?
- Melvin is in Osceola County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Melvin, IA?
- About 230 people live in Melvin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melvin?
- Nearby places include Sanborn (7.4 mi), Ashton (9.5 mi), Hartley (9.9 mi), Ocheyedan (10 mi), Sibley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023