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Schleswig, IA
City in Crawford County, Iowa.
Population
831
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
670
ZIP codes
0
Schleswig and its ZIP codes
Schleswig at a glance
- Schleswig is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,315, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 (21% below Iowa) and median rent is $528 a month.
Local data for Schleswig, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schleswig, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,315
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$163,600
Median rent
$528/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (328), Mexican Americans (113), Irish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Schleswig.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,851
6,449 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,324 per person
How people get to work
Schleswig, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.7%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schleswig, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schleswig, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Schleswig
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KironCity | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| RickettsCity | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| DeloitCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Charter OakCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| DenisonCity | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| Ida GroveCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ArthurCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Battle CreekCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| OdeboltCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| VailCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ArionCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| DanburyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| UteCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Dow CityCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Buck GroveCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| WestsideCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schleswig, IA in?
- Schleswig is in Crawford County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Schleswig, IA?
- About 831 people live in Schleswig, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schleswig?
- Nearby places include Kiron (6 mi), Ricketts (7.6 mi), Deloit (7.6 mi), Charter Oak (10 mi), Denison (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023