Udell’s mean commuting time is 34 minutes, above both Iowa’s towns (19 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only one of the 141 Iowa towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Udell. Udell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

31 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Unionville · 4 mi Moulton · 7 mi Centerville · 8 mi Rathbun · 8 mi Moravia · 9 mi Exline · 10 mi

UdellIowaAerialView, 2024

Udell’s story

143 years in pictures

Census counts: 186 in 1910, a peak of 214 in 1920, 28 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1968 on.

1883Udell is settled

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Udell: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Udell, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterRathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Udell’s trash rules yet

SchoolsMoulton-Udell Community School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

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.gov

Who runs elections hereAppanoose County AuditorAppanoose County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019

ZIP code5259352593 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 Udell.

Climate

In Udell, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

In July, afternoons reach 85°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.

22″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter18–35°

Spring40–61°

Summer63–83°

Fall42–63°

Oct 23

typical first frost

Apr 18

typical last frost

+0.5°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 85°, January lows 15°Rain & snow22″ of snow a winter · 38 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+0.5° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Low risk in Udell, with drought at the top

On expected storm and flood damage, Udell sits below 63% of U.S. communities. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2010. Expected losses in Udell break down as 34% from drought and 24% from inland flooding.

37risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

DroughtInland floodingTornadoes

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesLow risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in Udell Get ready14 events a year, on average · Ready for drought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Udell stands out in Iowa and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

Among adults in Udell, 32% sleep under 7 hours. In Udell, 14% of adults have diabetes, above both the Iowa town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). Two figures for adults here: 19% smoke cigarettes, 43% have obesity.