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Shenandoah, IA
City in Page County, Iowa.
Population
4,892
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,307
ZIP codes
0
Shenandoah and its ZIP codes
Shenandoah at a glance
- Shenandoah is about 23 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 88th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $59,783 a year, 20% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,700 (44% below Iowa) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Shenandoah, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shenandoah, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,783
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$116,700
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (797), Irish Americans (625), Swedish Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Page County. PPP loans are for Shenandoah.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,069
6,243 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,807
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $6,843 per person
How people get to work
Shenandoah, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shenandoah, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shenandoah, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Shenandoah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EssexCity | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| FarragutCity | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ImogeneCity | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| CoinCity | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| NorthboroCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| YorktownCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RivertonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CoburgCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RandolphCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SidneyCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| BlanchardCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Blanchard, MOCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Westboro, MOCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| College SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| ClarindaCity | 18 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shenandoah, IA in?
- Shenandoah is in Page County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Shenandoah, IA?
- About 4,892 people live in Shenandoah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shenandoah?
- Nearby places include Essex (6.1 mi), Farragut (6.5 mi), Imogene (8.7 mi), Coin (9.9 mi), Northboro (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023