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Weldon, IA
City in Decatur County, Iowa.
Population
88
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
454
ZIP codes
0
Weldon and its ZIP codes
Weldon at a glance
- Weldon is about 7.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Weldon, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Weldon.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,151
2,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,134
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.6M
FY 2026, $7,005 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Weldon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weldon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Weldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van WertCity | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Le RoyCity | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Garden GroveCity | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| OsceolaCity | 9.1 mi | 8 |
| WoodburnCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LeonCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| DecaturCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HumestonCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand RiverCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| DerbyCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MurrayCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| LucasCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Davis CityCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ThayerCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weldon, IA in?
- Weldon is in Decatur County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Weldon, IA?
- About 88 people live in Weldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weldon?
- Nearby places include Van Wert (3.4 mi), Le Roy (7.6 mi), Garden Grove (8.3 mi), Osceola (9.1 mi), Woodburn (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023