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Rathbun, IA
City in Appanoose County, Iowa.
Population
30
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
0
Rathbun and its ZIP codes
Rathbun at a glance
- Rathbun is about 2.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Rathbun, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appanoose County. PPP loans are for Rathbun.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,340
4,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.3M
FY 2026, $7,006 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rathbun, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rathbun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MysticCity | 3.2 mi | 2.9 |
| CentervilleCity | 4.9 mi | 4.8 |
| MoraviaCity | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| UdellCity | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PlanoCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| NumaCity | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| UnionvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ExlineCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| CincinnatiCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MoultonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Promise CityCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SeymourCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| MelroseCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AlbiaCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| BlakesburgCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| RussellCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rathbun, IA in?
- Rathbun is in Appanoose County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Rathbun, IA?
- About 30 people live in Rathbun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rathbun?
- Nearby places include Mystic (3.2 mi), Centerville (4.9 mi), Moravia (7.1 mi), Udell (7.7 mi), Plano (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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