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Wallingford, IA
City in Emmet County, Iowa.
Population
128
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
0
Wallingford and its ZIP codes
Wallingford at a glance
- Wallingford is about 2.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Wallingford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,851
3,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.8M
FY 2026, $7,754 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wallingford, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wallingford, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Wallingford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EsthervilleCity | 6.1 mi | 5.4 |
| GraettingerCity | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| GruverCity | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| TerrilCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| SuperiorCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DolliverCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RuthvenCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| RingstedCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| EmmetsburgCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| ArmstrongCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Dunnell, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Ceylon, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Arnolds ParkCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| DickensCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| OrleansCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wallingford, IA in?
- Wallingford is in Emmet County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Wallingford, IA?
- About 128 people live in Wallingford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wallingford?
- Nearby places include Estherville (6.1 mi), Graettinger (6.2 mi), Gruver (6.7 mi), Terril (9 mi), Superior (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023