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Delaware

A city of 142 people in Iowa
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About Delaware

City in Iowa, USA
142Population
0.8 sq miArea
1,079 ftElevation

Delaware is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 142 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code52036
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Most working residents leave Delaware for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Manchester (19%), Dyersville (14%) and Cedar Rapids (11%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Manchester
19%
Dyersville
14%
Cedar Rapids
11%
Delhi
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Delaware →

Health in Delaware

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2better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Regional Medical CenterManchester · 6.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Crescent Community Health Center Ophthalmology ClinicDubuque · 30.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Delaware · CMS · HRSAHealth in Delaware →

Natural hazards in Delaware

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Delaware →

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Delaware has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 13°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
60° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Delaware →

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Nearest: Delhi Public LibraryDelhi · 3 miles · 21 hrs a week
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