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About Earlham
City in Iowa, USAEarlham 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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Housing in Earlham
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.
Safety in Earlham
Safety Grade A-
Earlham reports less crime per resident than 84% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Schools in Earlham
All Earlham schools →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.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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