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Villisca, IA
City in Montgomery County, Iowa.
Population
1,048
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
587
ZIP codes
0
Villisca and its ZIP codes
Villisca at a glance
- Villisca is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,465, 19% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,000 (63% below Iowa) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Villisca, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Villisca, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,465
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$77,000
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (209), Irish Americans (97), Swedish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Villisca.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,533
4,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,103
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$77.78M
FY 2026, $7,530 per person
How people get to work
Villisca, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Villisca, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Villisca, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Villisca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NodawayCity | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| StantonCity | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| CarbonCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CorningCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| ClarindaCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| Red OakCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| New MarketCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| GrantCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CoburgCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| YorktownCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| GravityCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ElliottCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| EssexCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| ShambaughCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| SharpsburgCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| PrescottCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Villisca, IA in?
- Villisca is in Montgomery County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Villisca, IA?
- About 1,048 people live in Villisca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Villisca?
- Nearby places include Nodaway (4.2 mi), Stanton (7.2 mi), Carbon (11 mi), Corning (13 mi), Clarinda (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023