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1910
Women sitting at the train depot in Donnellson, Iowa, 1910s, 1910
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About Donnellson
City in Iowa, United StatesDonnellson ( DON-əl-sən) is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 885 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Donnellson
The typical Donnellson home is worth about $139,000, down 6.4% in a year, 42% below the Iowa typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Donnellson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Donnellson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Madison (18%), Keokuk (10%) and Mount Pleasant (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Donnellson
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Donnellson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Donnellson
Full climate →Donnellson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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