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Runnells, IA
City in Polk County, Iowa.
Population
440
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
765
ZIP codes
0
Runnells and its ZIP codes
Runnells at a glance
- Runnells is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Runnells, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Runnells.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,176
314,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,800
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $7,339 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Runnells, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,144
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
670
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Runnells, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Runnells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SwanCity | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| HartfordCity | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Prairie CityCity | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| CarlisleCity | 8.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 9.3 mi | 10.8 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| SandyvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| AltoonaCity | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| AckworthCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ColfaxCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| MonroeCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| BondurantCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| Des MoinesCity | 14 mi | 88.2 |
| ValeriaCity | 15 mi | 0 |
| IndianolaCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Runnells, IA in?
- Runnells is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Runnells, IA?
- About 440 people live in Runnells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Runnells?
- Nearby places include Swan (4.2 mi), Hartford (4.7 mi), Prairie City (8.1 mi), Carlisle (8.6 mi), Pleasant Hill (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023