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Stanley, IA
City in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Population
69
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
340
ZIP codes
0
Stanley and its ZIP codes
Stanley at a glance
- Stanley is about 5.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Stanley.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,070
6,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $7,156 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Stanley, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanley, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Stanley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuroraCity | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| HazletonCity | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| OelweinCity | 5.2 mi | 4.8 |
| LamontCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MaynardCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| ArlingtonCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| FairbankCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WinthropCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WestgateCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| IndependenceCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| FayetteCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Strawberry PointCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| DundeeCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WadenaCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RandaliaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| MasonvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanley, IA in?
- Stanley is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Stanley, IA?
- About 69 people live in Stanley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanley?
- Nearby places include Aurora (4.5 mi), Hazleton (5.1 mi), Oelwein (5.2 mi), Lamont (9.2 mi), Maynard (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023