Schleswig Iowa Community Building, 2025
Schleswig’s story
127 years in pictures
Census counts: 233 in 1900, 830 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1899Schleswig is settled
SchleswigIA
A town of 817, settled in 1899.
Photo: Mostly Iowa Edits · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
817
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$168K
+4.4% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
41.6
years
Jobs based here
172
A commuter town
Is Schleswig a good place to live?
Of the 138 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Schleswig. Schleswig has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
817 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 Schleswig: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Schleswig, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSchleswig Munic Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers69% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Schleswig’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 hereCrawford County AuditorCrawford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5146151461 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 Schleswig.
Work & commute
In Schleswig, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
At 28 minutes, Schleswig’s average trip to work is above both the Iowa town median (19 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 7.7% of working residents work locally in Schleswig. Jobs based in Schleswig grew to 172 in 2023, 48 more than in 2013.
8%work in town
| Schleswig | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 7.7% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Schleswig8%
Denison31%
Ida Grove5%
Carroll3%
Sioux City2%
13 mi
median commute distance
172
jobs based in Schleswig
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Schleswig’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Schleswig Community School District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schleswig Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 75 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
Schleswig’s typical home value is about $168K
The typical Schleswig home is worth about $168,000, up 4.4% in a year, 29% below the Iowa typical home. 77% of Schleswig households own their home, where Iowa’s towns sit at 70% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$168KZillow home value
Typical home value
Schleswig$168K
Iowa$237K
+4.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Schleswig has four seasons and pleasant summers
Schleswig has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 11° and about 35 inches of snow falls in a winter.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–31°
Spring37–59°
Summer60–82°
Fall39–61°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Schleswig, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Schleswig is
Schleswig beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 19% of Schleswig adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Schleswig | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Schleswig | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.6% |
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
10 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Schleswig
18pages on Schleswig
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Schleswig; the nearest are
Buena Vista UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Storm Lake35.2 mi$41,798 tuitionNebraska Indian Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Macy, NE47.1 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionWestern Iowa Tech Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sioux City51.7 mi$5,186 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Schleswig residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Schleswig for work
Where Schleswig’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
172jobs based in Schleswig
8%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Schleswig
City in Iowa, US
Schleswig is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 830 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,503 ft
- ZIP code
- 51461
Questions about Schleswig
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Schleswig, IA a good place to live?
Schleswig has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.