LinevilleIA
A town of 192, settled in 1872.
Is Lineville a good place to live?
Lineville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
192 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lineville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lineville, 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 Lineville.
In Lineville, the median rent runs lower than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Only 9 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher home-ownership rate than Lineville. Zillow values the typical Lineville home at about $117,000, up 11.6% in a year, 50% below the Iowa typical home.
| Lineville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $519 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 86% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Lineville stands out in Iowa and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
Lineville: 21% of residents live below the poverty line, above both the Iowa town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The middle household income for Lineville comes to $51,000. The top destinations are Corydon (19%), Humeston (7%) and Des Moines (5%). For half of commuters, work is under 46 miles away.
| Lineville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 50 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Lineville
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lineville is
In Lineville, 17% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 19% binge drink. Lineville: 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Lineville | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| What stands out | Lineville | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 31.1% | 27% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lineville has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from drought
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 55% of U.S. communities. 39% of Lineville’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 22%. Federal aid has come to Lineville households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2019.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lineville Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Lineville
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lineville; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Lineville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
100% of working residents leave Lineville for work
Where Lineville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lineville
City in Iowa, USA
Lineville is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 195 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft
- ZIP code
- 50147
Questions about Lineville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lineville, IA a good place to live?
Lineville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.