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Iona, MN
City in Murray County, Minnesota.
Population
214
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
393
ZIP codes
0
Iona and its ZIP codes
Iona at a glance
- Iona is about 5.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Iona, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Murray County. PPP loans are for Iona.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,019
2,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76M
FY 2026, $9,294 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Iona, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iona, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Iona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlaytonCity | 5.4 mi | 2.1 |
| HadleyCity | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| AvocaCity | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| ChandlerCity | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| FuldaCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Lake WilsonCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WilmontCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CurrieCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LeotaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| LismoreCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DovrayCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| The LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 33.7 |
| KinbraeCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| DundeeCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodstockCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EdgertonCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iona, MN in?
- Iona is in Murray County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Iona, MN?
- About 214 people live in Iona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iona?
- Nearby places include Slayton (5.4 mi), Hadley (6.9 mi), Avoca (7.2 mi), Chandler (8.5 mi), Fulda (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023