Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 501, settled in 1870.
First National Bank of Pomeroy is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pomeroy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 185 in 1880, a peak of 910 in 1900, 526 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2025 and 2 maps from 1979 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy.
In Pomeroy, 85% of households own their home. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 11% in value.
| Pomeroy | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $645 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Pomeroy, the typical July afternoon high is 83°F, close to Iowa’s towns (84°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The top destinations are Rockwell City (16%), Lake City (13%) and Fort Dodge (9%). Employers in Pomeroy added 40 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 165. In Pomeroy, the mean commuting time is 25 minutes, above the Iowa town median (19 minutes) and near the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 6.8% of working residents work locally here.
| Pomeroy | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 6.8% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Pomeroy than in 62% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Pomeroy break down as 29% from drought and 22% from tornadoes. Federal aid has come to Pomeroy households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2010.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Against the Iowa average, Pomeroy comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 10. The share of adults in Pomeroy who have diabetes: 14%. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Pomeroy.
| Pomeroy | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Pomeroy | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.7% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Pomeroy; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Pomeroy residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
City in Iowa, US
Pomeroy is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 526 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Pomeroy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.