Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Today 361 people live in this town, first laid out in 1846.
Only 3 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Middletown. Middletown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Middletown beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 112 in 1920, a peak of 535 in 2000, 363 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1981 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middletown, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Middletown.
The typical household income for Middletown comes to $57,000. Only 2% of working residents stay in Middletown for work; the rest commute out. Jobs in the town fell by 128 from 2013 to 2023, to 666. 15% of Middletown residents live below the poverty line.
| Middletown | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among households in Middletown, 83% live in a home they own. Its rent at the middle of the market is $780 a month, where Iowa’s towns sit at $911 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.3% in value.
| Middletown | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $780 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A winter brings about 22 inches of snow, with January nights at 16° and July afternoons at 85°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Middletown who smoke cigarettes is 16%, above both Iowa’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (14%). For adults here, the share who binge drink is 21%. Two figures for adults in the town: 34% have obesity, 33% have high blood pressure.
| Middletown | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Middletown | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.1% | 11.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Middletown than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Middletown
About 3 of every 100 Middletown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Middletown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, USA
Middletown is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. The population was 363 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Middletown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Today 361 people live in this town, first laid out in 1846.