Essex

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City in Iowa, USA

722Population

1.5 sq miArea

991 ftElevation

Essex is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 722 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 884 population in 2000.

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September 14–20, 2026·Iowa · IA

A Flood Watch is in effect, with Showers And Thunderstorms. In the local news, Essex Varsity Softball @ East Mills (MaxPreps) and Essex Boys Varsity Basketball @ Stanton (MaxPreps).

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Ravi H.

2h · Townwide

QuestionCommunity

Which streets flood when it rains hard?

New homeowner trying to learn the lay of the land before fall. Curious what to watch for.

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Laura C.

5h · Townwide

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First snow dusting in Townwide

Woke up to this and the whole street looked like a postcard. fall is officially here.

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