State Savings Bank (Masonic Hall on second floor), Main Street, 2003
Danville’s story
176 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2003.
- 1850Danville is settled
DanvilleIA
Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0
Population
896
2025 Census estimate · −6% since 2020
Typical home
$239K
+6.6% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
230
A commuter town
Is Danville a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher January low than Danville. Danville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Danville stand out
Where Danville beats most towns.
Small town
896 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 Danville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Danville, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of DanvilleEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterDanville Water Supply1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Danville’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 hereDes Moines County AuditorDes Moines County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5262352623 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 Danville.
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Danville’s workers commute out
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 6 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Danville. The share of residents in Danville who live below the poverty line is 16%, above both the Iowa town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The typical journey to work for Danville comes to 20 minutes. Since 2013, Danville has added 21 jobs, to 230 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Danville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Danville3%
Burlington27%
West Burlington14%
Mount Pleasant7%
Fort Madison5%
12 mi
median commute distance
230
jobs based in Danville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Danville’s kids attend
The Danville Community School District runs its public schools. Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in the town: 651 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 362 | B+ |
| Danville Junior-Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 289 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
The climate in Danville brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 85°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Danville is
Just over one in ten adults report frequent physical distress in Danville. The town tracks Iowa closely on all 32 CDC measures. The share of adults in Danville who binge drink is 21%, against 20% in Iowa’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. Among adults in the town, 31% sleep under 7 hours and 33% have obesity.
| Danville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
8.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Danville: inland flooding
Danville’s risk rating from FEMA stands at 56 of 100. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Danville after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2010. Expected losses in Danville break down as 50% from inland flooding and 11% from tornadoes.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Iowa’s
For residents in Danville, the share who are under 18 is 24%. No age group stands out against Iowa: all are within 4 points. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Danville at 896 residents, down 6% since 2020. A bachelor’s degree or higher: 30% of adults 25 and older, vs 31% across Iowa.
38.9median age · IA 38.6
| Danville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 25% | 29% |
DanvilleIowaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school35%
Some college21%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.4 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Danville | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.2% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.5% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.9% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.4% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Housing
Danville’s typical home value is about $239K
In Danville, 83% of households are owner-occupiers. Values rose 6.6% in the 12 months to September 2026. The town’s midpoint rent comes in at $700 a month.
$239KZillow home value
| Danville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $700 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Danville$239K
Iowa$237K
+6.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Danville
17pages on Danville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Danville
About 3 of every 100 Danville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Danville for work
Where Danville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
230jobs based in Danville
3%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Danville
City in Iowa, USA
Danville is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 927 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1854
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 52623
- Area code
- 319
Questions about Danville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Danville, IA a good place to live?
Danville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.