NumaIowaCommunityCenter, 2024
Numa’s story
169 years in pictures
Census counts: 122 in 1880, a peak of 659 in 1910, 68 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1939 on.
- 1857Numa is settled
NumaIA
A town of 71, settled in 1857.
Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
71
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
50.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Numa a good place to live?
Numa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
71 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 Numa: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Numa, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Numa’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 hereAppanoose County AuditorAppanoose County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code5254452544 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 Numa.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Numa
A winter brings about 22 inches of snow, with January nights at 15° and July afternoons at 85°.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer63–83°
Fall42–63°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Numa smoke cigarettes than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Numa. The share of adults in Numa who get no exercise outside work is 36%, against 26% in Iowa’s towns and 25% across U.S. towns. Numa: 16% of adults binge drink.
| Numa | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better13 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Numa | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16% | 20.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.7% | 11.6% |
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
3.8 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
Moderate risk in Numa, with drought at the top
Federal aid has come to Numa households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2010. Compared with just over half of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower. 37% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 22%.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Numa
15pages on Numa
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Numa; the nearest are
Indian Hills Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ottumwa39.4 mi$5,040 in-state tuitionTruman State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Kirksville, MO40.2 mi$9,838 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Numa residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Numa
City in Iowa, United States
Numa is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 68 in the 2020 census, a decline from 109 in 2000.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
Questions about Numa
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Numa, IA a good place to live?
Numa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.