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Nichols, IA
City in Muscatine County, Iowa.
Population
373
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,637
ZIP codes
0
Nichols and its ZIP codes
Nichols at a glance
- Nichols is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Nichols, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muscatine County. PPP loans are for Nichols.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,276
20,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nichols, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nichols, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Nichols
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lone TreeCity | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| West LibertyCity | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| ConesvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AtalissaCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| LettsCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RiversideCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| FruitlandCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| West BranchCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| MuscatineCity | 13 mi | 18.2 |
| HillsCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| FredoniaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Columbus JunctionCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| CotterCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nichols, IA in?
- Nichols is in Muscatine County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Nichols, IA?
- About 373 people live in Nichols, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nichols?
- Nearby places include Lone Tree (6.1 mi), West Liberty (6.9 mi), Conesville (7.5 mi), Downey (9.3 mi), Atalissa (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023