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Stuart, IA
City in Adair County, Iowa.
Population
1,655
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
588
ZIP codes
0
Stuart and its ZIP codes
Stuart at a glance
- Stuart is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 197th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $65,000, 13% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,500 (23% below Iowa) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Stuart, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stuart, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,000
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$159,500
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (399), Irish Americans (182), Mexican Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adair County. PPP loans are for Stuart.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,722
3,350 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,983
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.77M
FY 2026, $7,307 per person
How people get to work
Stuart, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle3.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stuart, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stuart, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Stuart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MenloCity | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| DexterCity | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| RedfieldCity | 9.1 mi | 1.4 |
| CaseyCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| LindenCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| EarlhamCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PanoraCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| GreenfieldCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Lake PanoramaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| De SotoCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| AdairCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| AdelCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| FontanelleCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WintersetCity | 19 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stuart, IA in?
- Stuart is in Adair County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Stuart, IA?
- About 1,655 people live in Stuart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stuart?
- Nearby places include Menlo (4.5 mi), Diamondhead Lake (5.1 mi), Dexter (5.1 mi), Redfield (9.1 mi), Casey (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023