Checked
Stanwood, IA
City in Cedar County, Iowa.
Population
533
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
670
ZIP codes
0
Stanwood and its ZIP codes
Stanwood at a glance
- Stanwood is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,264 a year, 16% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,000 (30% below Iowa) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Stanwood, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanwood, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,264
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$145,000
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Irish Americans (119), Norwegian Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Stanwood.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,355
5,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $8,190 per person
How people get to work
Stanwood, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanwood, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanwood, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Stanwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarenceCity | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| OlinCity | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| TiptonCity | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| MorleyCity | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| LowdenCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LisbonCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| WyomingCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BennettCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MartelleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount VernonCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| TorontoCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| Center JunctionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| OnslowCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanwood, IA in?
- Stanwood is in Cedar County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Stanwood, IA?
- About 533 people live in Stanwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanwood?
- Nearby places include Clarence (4.8 mi), Mechanicsville (5.5 mi), Olin (7.2 mi), Tipton (8.5 mi), Morley (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023