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Meservey, IA
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Population
262
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
175
ZIP codes
0
Meservey and its ZIP codes
Meservey at a glance
- Meservey is about 3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Meservey, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cerro Gordo County. PPP loans are for Meservey.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,649
23,463 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,093
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$348M
FY 2026, $8,070 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Meservey, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meservey, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Meservey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorntonCity | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| GoodellCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| AlexanderCity | 7.7 mi | 4.3 |
| BelmondCity | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| SwaledaleCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| KlemmeCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| LatimerCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| RowanCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CoulterCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| SheffieldCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BurchinalCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GarnerCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| VenturaCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| RockwellCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| Clear LakeCity | 16 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meservey, IA in?
- Meservey is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Meservey, IA?
- About 262 people live in Meservey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meservey?
- Nearby places include Thornton (4.8 mi), Goodell (7.2 mi), Alexander (7.7 mi), Belmond (8.4 mi), Swaledale (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023