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Silver City, IA
City in Mills County, Iowa.
Population
504
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,408
ZIP codes
0
Silver City and its ZIP codes
Silver City at a glance
- Silver City is about 42 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,250 a year, 10% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,800 (25% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,188 a month.
Local data for Silver City, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver City, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,250
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$156,800
Median rent
$1,188/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (198), Irish Americans (28), Dutch Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mills County. PPP loans are for Silver City.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,621
3,133 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $8,287 per person
How people get to work
Silver City, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver City, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver City, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Silver City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MineolaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenwoodCity | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| MalvernCity | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| TreynorCity | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| HastingsCity | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Pacific JunctionCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| HendersonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MacedoniaCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| EmersonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Bellevue, NECity | 14 mi | 22.9 |
| CarsonCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Council BluffsCity | 14 mi | 43 |
| TaborCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| La Platte, NECensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Plattsmouth, NECity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| McClellandCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver City, IA in?
- Silver City is in Mills County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Silver City, IA?
- About 504 people live in Silver City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver City?
- Nearby places include Mineola (3.6 mi), Glenwood (7 mi), Malvern (8.1 mi), Treynor (8.4 mi), Hastings (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023