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Sloan, IA
City in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Population
1,018
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,760
ZIP codes
0
Sloan and its ZIP codes
Sloan at a glance
- Sloan is about 31 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,125 a year, 9% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 and median rent is $755 a month.
Local data for Sloan, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sloan, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,125
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (441), Irish Americans (75), Norwegian Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Sloan.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,218
50,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $6,234 per person
How people get to work
Sloan, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sloan, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 9°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sloan, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Sloan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HornickCity | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| SalixCity | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| WhitingCity | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Climbing HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Macy, NECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| BronsonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Winnebago, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Sergeant BluffCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| RodneyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Walthill, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Homer, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SmithlandCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Decatur, NEVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Dakota City, NECity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| OnawaCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| LawtonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sloan, IA in?
- Sloan is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sloan, IA?
- About 1,018 people live in Sloan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sloan?
- Nearby places include Hornick (6.5 mi), Salix (7.4 mi), Whiting (8.5 mi), Climbing Hill (10 mi), Macy, NE (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023