KeystoneIA
A town of 617, platted in 1881.
Is Keystone a good place to live?
Keystone has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
617 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Keystone: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Keystone, and how to reach them.
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 Keystone.
The average trip to work in Keystone is longer than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Only 3% of working residents stay in Keystone for work; the rest commute out. Jobs based in Keystone grew to 188 in 2023, 46 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (22%), Des Moines (4%) and Iowa City (4%). The median commute is under 28 miles.
| Keystone | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Keystone’s kids attend
Its one school is below. 176 students attend Keystone’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 176 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Homes in Keystone are worth about $315K, by Zillow’s estimate
Values rose 13% in the 12 months to September 2026. 78% of households own their home in Keystone, above both Iowa’s towns (70%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Keystone
In Keystone, the peak summer temperature is 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keystone has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected losses in Keystone break down as 38% from inland flooding and 18% from drought. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 66% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2020.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keystone skews older than Iowa
25% of residents are 65 or older in Keystone, above both the Iowa town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Population is up 2.3% in the town since 2020, to 617 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. In Keystone, 20% of residents are under 18. A bachelor’s degree or higher: just over a fifth of adults 25 and older, vs 31% across Iowa.
| Keystone | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 20% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 25% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
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.
| Keystone | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.2% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.4% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.4% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.8% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.7% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Keystone is
Among adults in Keystone, 42% have obesity. Against the Iowa average, Keystone comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 5. Two figures for adults locally: 39% have high blood pressure, 20% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Keystone | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Keystone | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.1% | 3.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keystone City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Keystone
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Keystone; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Keystone residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
97% of working residents leave Keystone for work
Where Keystone’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Keystone
City in Iowa, United States
Keystone is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 599 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 883 ft
- ZIP code
- 52249
Questions about Keystone
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Keystone, IA a good place to live?
Keystone has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.