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Swan, IA
City in Marion County, Iowa.
Population
55
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
0
Swan and its ZIP codes
Swan at a glance
- Swan is 55% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Swan.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,183
19,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $6,412 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Swan, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swan, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Swan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RunnellsCity | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| HartfordCity | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 6 mi | 2.4 |
| SandyvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Prairie CityCity | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| AckworthCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MonroeCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlisleCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| MiloCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ColfaxCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| IndianolaCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| AltoonaCity | 16 mi | 13.3 |
| ReasnorCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swan, IA in?
- Swan is in Marion County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Swan, IA?
- About 55 people live in Swan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swan?
- Nearby places include Runnells (4.2 mi), Hartford (5 mi), Pleasantville (6 mi), Sandyville (7.8 mi), Prairie City (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023