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A city of 542 people in Iowa
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About Delmar

City in Iowa, United States
1871Established
542Population
0.8 sq miArea
820 ftElevation

Delmar is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 542 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code52037
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Housing in Delmar

$161K▲ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Delmar home is worth about $161,000, up 5.9% in a year, 33% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Delmar for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Maquoketa (12%), Davenport (11%) and DeWitt (9%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Maquoketa
12%
Davenport
11%
DeWitt
9%
Dubuque
6%
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Health in Delmar

Compared with Iowa

1worse than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Jackson County Regional Health CenterMaquoketa · 6.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Care, Inc. - Clinton NorthClinton · 22.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Delmar · CMS · HRSAHealth in Delmar →

Natural hazards in Delmar

52
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind
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Delmar has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Delmar’s kids attend outperform 87% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictDelwood Comm School DistrictSchools1

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Nearest: Maquoketa Public LibraryMaquoketa · 5.7 miles · 51 hrs a week

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