BagleyIowaPopPlot, 2021
Bagley’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 355 in 1900, a peak of 505 in 1920, 233 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
- 1882Bagley is settled
BagleyIA
A town of 228, settled in 1882.
Photo: Mostly Iowa Edits · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
228
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$165K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$39K
median
Median age
61.9
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Bagley a good place to live?
Bagley’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, against 19 minutes in Iowa’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a higher median age than Bagley. Bagley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
228 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bagley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bagley, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterXenia RWD (Des Moines)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bagley’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGuthrie County AuditorGuthrie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5002650026 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bagley.
Work & commute
The median household income in Bagley is lower than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
At $39,000, Bagley’s median household income is below both Iowa’s towns ($69,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 19% of Bagley residents live below the poverty line. Most working residents leave Bagley for work: only 0% work in town.
0%work in town
| Bagley | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $39,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Bagley0%
Panora14%
Guthrie Center8%
Waukee5%
Lake Panorama5%
32 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Bagley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Bagley is valued at about $165K
The typical Bagley home is worth about $165,000, up 2.8% in a year, 30% below the Iowa typical home.
$165KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bagley$165K
Iowa$237K
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Bagley has four seasons and pleasant summers
Bagley has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 11° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–32°
Spring38–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall40–62°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Bagley faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Bagley stands out in Iowa and nationally: a smaller share of its adults feel lonely
29% of adults feel lonely in Bagley. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Bagley. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Bagley.
| Bagley | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
7 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Bagley | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.5% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.7% |
Guthrie County Hospital
11.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Bagley has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 200 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City of Coon Rapids park | — | 14 |
| 2. Bagley park and ball field | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bagley
18pages on Bagley
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bagley; the nearest are
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · West Des Moines38 miIowa State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ames42.1 mi$10,787 in-state tuitionDes Moines Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ankeny43.3 mi$5,790 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Bagley residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bagley for work
Where Bagley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Bagley
0%of working residents work in town
32 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bagley
Town in Iowa, United States
Bagley is a town in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 233 in the 2020 census, a decline from 354 in 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
- ZIP code
- 50026
Questions about Bagley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bagley, IA a good place to live?
Bagley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.