Farmers' State Bank · National Register of Historic Places
Volga’s story
174 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1852Volga is settled
VolgaIA
Farmers' State Bank · Photo: Patrick B Dillon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
199
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$295K
+13.3% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
60.1
years
Jobs based here
19
A commuter town
Is Volga a good place to live?
Volga’s median age is 60.1 years, above both the Iowa town median (38.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Volga. Farmers' State Bank is on the National Register of Historic Places. Volga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Volga stand out
Where Volga beats most towns.
Small town
199 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 Volga: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Volga, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVolga Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Volga’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 hereClayton County AuditorClayton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5207752077 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 Volga.
Work & commute
Most of Volga’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Volga for work: only 1% work in town. 6.9% of Volga residents live below the poverty line, against 11% in Iowa’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Volga’s average trip to work is 22 minutes.
1%work in town
| Volga | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Volga1%
Strawberry Point11%
Elkader9%
Cedar Rapids7%
Manchester6%
25 mi
median commute distance
19
jobs based in Volga
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Volga are worth about $295K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Volga home is worth about $295,000, up 13.3% in a year, 25% above the Iowa typical home. 89% of Volga households own their home.
$295KZillow home value
Typical home value
Volga$295K
Iowa$237K
+13.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Volga has four seasons and pleasant summers
Volga has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Volga is 82°F.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall38–60°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Volga stands out in Iowa and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Volga. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Volga. 14% of adults have diabetes in Volga.
| Volga | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better23 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Volga | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.2% | 66.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.6% |
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
7.6 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 Volga, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Volga.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
9
paid flood claims since 1999
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 6.4% of Volga
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Volga White Pine Forest Preserve, at 23 acres.
6.4%conserved
6.4%
conserved · 31 of 480 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Volga White Pine Forest Preserve | — | 23 |
| 2. Volga City Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Volga
17pages on Volga
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Volga
About 2 of every 100 Volga residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Volga for work
Where Volga’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
19jobs based in Volga
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Volga
City in Iowa, United States
Volga is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 203 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 247 in 2000.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1852
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- ZIP code
- 52077
Questions about Volga
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Volga, IA a good place to live?
Volga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.