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Parnell, IA
City in Iowa County, Iowa.
Population
303
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,707
ZIP codes
0
Parnell and its ZIP codes
Parnell at a glance
- Parnell is about 30 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Parnell, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Parnell.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -3.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,403
8,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $7,410 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Parnell, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parnell, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Parnell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North EnglishCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| MillersburgCity | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| KinrossCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ConroyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| South EnglishCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WellmanCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| South AmanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WebsterCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| FrytownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| OxfordCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MarengoCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| KeswickCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| LadoraCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parnell, IA in?
- Parnell is in Iowa County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Parnell, IA?
- About 303 people live in Parnell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parnell?
- Nearby places include North English (5.9 mi), Williamsburg (6 mi), Millersburg (8.1 mi), Kinross (8.7 mi), Conroy (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023