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Swaledale, IA
City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Population
148
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Swaledale and its ZIP codes
Swaledale at a glance
- Swaledale is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Swaledale, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cerro Gordo County. PPP loans are for Swaledale.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,649
23,463 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,093
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$348M
FY 2026, $8,070 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Swaledale, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swaledale, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Swaledale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorntonCity | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| BurchinalCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| RockwellCity | 6.5 mi | 3 |
| SheffieldCity | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| MeserveyCity | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Clear LakeCity | 11 mi | 10.8 |
| Mason CityCity | 13 mi | 28.2 |
| VenturaCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| AlexanderCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| DoughertyCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| KlemmeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LatimerCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| GoodellCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CoulterCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swaledale, IA in?
- Swaledale is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Swaledale, IA?
- About 148 people live in Swaledale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swaledale?
- Nearby places include Thornton (4.3 mi), Burchinal (6.4 mi), Rockwell (6.5 mi), Sheffield (8.2 mi), Meservey (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023