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About Earlham

City in Iowa, USA
1,410Population
1 sq miArea
1,102 ftElevation

Earlham is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,410 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code50072
Area code515
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Housing in Earlham

$374K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Earlham home is worth about $374,000, up 1.5% in a year, 56% above the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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A−

Safety Grade A-

Earlham reports less crime per resident than 84% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Earlham 0
Iowa 2.4
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Earlham 3.5
Iowa 12
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade B+

The public schools Earlham’s kids attend outperform 74% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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