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Menlo, IA
City in Guthrie County, Iowa.
Population
398
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
803
ZIP codes
0
Menlo and its ZIP codes
Menlo at a glance
- Menlo is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Menlo, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guthrie County. PPP loans are for Menlo.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,237
3,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$93.14M
FY 2026, $8,768 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Menlo, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
657
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menlo, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Menlo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StuartCity | 4.5 mi | 2.8 |
| CaseyCity | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| DexterCity | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| LindenCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| RedfieldCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| PanoraCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| AdairCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake PanoramaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| EarlhamCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenfieldCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| YaleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| FontanelleCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| AnitaCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| AdelCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menlo, IA in?
- Menlo is in Guthrie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Menlo, IA?
- About 398 people live in Menlo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menlo?
- Nearby places include Stuart (4.5 mi), Casey (6.2 mi), Diamondhead Lake (7.8 mi), Dexter (9.1 mi), Linden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023