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Redfield, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa.
Population
780
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
572
ZIP codes
0
Redfield and its ZIP codes
Redfield at a glance
- Redfield is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,094 a year, 12% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,800 (31% below Iowa) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Redfield, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Redfield, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,094
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$142,800
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (253), Irish Americans (87), Swedish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Redfield.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
How people get to work
Redfield, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redfield, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redfield, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Redfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| LindenCity | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| DexterCity | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| EarlhamCity | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| AdelCity | 8.8 mi | 5.4 |
| StuartCity | 9.1 mi | 2.8 |
| De SotoCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| PanoraCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MenloCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Lake PanoramaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Van MeterCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| MinburnCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| YaleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| WaukeeCity | 17 mi | 21.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redfield, IA in?
- Redfield is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Redfield, IA?
- About 780 people live in Redfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redfield?
- Nearby places include Diamondhead Lake (4 mi), Linden (5.2 mi), Dexter (5.3 mi), Earlham (7.7 mi), Adel (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023