Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
19% of the land in Redfield is conserved, above both Iowa’s towns (3.1%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Redfield GAR Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Redfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Redfield beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 394 in 1880, 731 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1949 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Redfield, 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 Redfield.
Half commute less than 23 miles. Only 4 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Redfield. Jobs in Redfield grew by 26 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 93. The top destinations are West Des Moines (21%), Des Moines (13%) and Adel (6%).
| Redfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the West Central Valley Community School District. Redfield’s only public school teaches 191 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Valley Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 191 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
The biggest park or preserve is Hanging Rock Wildlife Management Area, at 160 acres. 2 parks and preserves cover 162 acres in Redfield.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hanging Rock Wildlife Management Area | — | 160 |
| 2. Redfield City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A winter brings about 26 inches of snow, with January nights at 12° and July afternoons at 85°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
42% of Redfield’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 20%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 61% of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid one claim here since 1993.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The share of adults in Redfield who binge drink is 20%, against 20% in Iowa’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. Just over a fifth of adults get no exercise outside work locally. Only 9 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Redfield.
| Redfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 32% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Redfield | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.9% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8% | 12% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
In Redfield, 84% of households are owner-occupiers. The town’s median rent stands at $832 a month.
| Redfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $832 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Redfield; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Redfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Redfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, USA
Redfield is a city, one of two incorporated settlements in Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Raccoon River. The population was 731 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Redfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.