Checked
Meriden, IA
City in Cherokee County, Iowa.
Population
138
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,219
ZIP codes
0
Meriden and its ZIP codes
Meriden at a glance
- Meriden is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Meriden, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Meriden.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,356
4,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $8,871 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Meriden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
43
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
31.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meriden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Meriden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CleghornCity | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CherokeeCity | 5.6 mi | 6.8 |
| LarrabeeCity | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MarcusCity | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| CalumetCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AureliaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| QuimbyCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| PaullinaCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| SutherlandCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| WashtaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| PetersonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RemsenCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| GranvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| AltaCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| PrimgharCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Linn GroveCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meriden, IA in?
- Meriden is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Meriden, IA?
- About 138 people live in Meriden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meriden?
- Nearby places include Cleghorn (4.2 mi), Cherokee (5.6 mi), Larrabee (6.4 mi), Marcus (9.1 mi), Calumet (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023