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Sperry, IA
Census-designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Population
73
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Sperry and its ZIP codes
Sperry at a glance
- Sperry is 43% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Sperry.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
20,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$498M
FY 2026, $12,792 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sperry, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sperry, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Sperry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MediapolisCity | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| West BurlingtonCity | 9.5 mi | 4.8 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| MiddletownCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Morning SunCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BurlingtonCity | 11 mi | 14.4 |
| DanvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Oquawka, ILVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| OakvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Gladstone, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| New LondonCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount UnionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sperry, IA in?
- Sperry is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sperry, IA?
- About 73 people live in Sperry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sperry?
- Nearby places include Mediapolis (3.6 mi), Kingston (5.9 mi), Beaverdale (7.5 mi), West Burlington (9.5 mi), Yarmouth (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023