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Radcliffe, IA
City in Hardin County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50230.
Population
657
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
1
Radcliffe and its ZIP codes
Radcliffe at a glance
- Radcliffe is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,286 a year, 8% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,300 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $519 a month.
Local data for Radcliffe, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Radcliffe, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,286
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$519/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
38.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Norwegian Americans (196), Irish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Radcliffe.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,405
6,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $6,975 per person
PPP loans
$3M
148 loans, 297 jobs reported
How people get to work
Radcliffe, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 38.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Radcliffe, 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
29
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 Radcliffe, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Radcliffe
1 in or overlapping Radcliffe. Population shown
Cities near Radcliffe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| HubbardCity | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| EllsworthCity | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| BuckeyeCity | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| RandallCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Jewell JunctionCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| McCallsburgCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RolandCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Story CityCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| ZearingCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| WilliamsCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| New ProvidenceCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| AldenCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| OwasaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BlairsburgCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| KamrarCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Radcliffe, IA in?
- Radcliffe is in Hardin County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Radcliffe, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Radcliffe include 50230.
- What is the population of Radcliffe, IA?
- About 657 people live in Radcliffe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Radcliffe?
- Nearby places include Garden City (5.4 mi), Hubbard (7 mi), Ellsworth (7.4 mi), Buckeye (7.6 mi), Randall (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023