Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,211 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50105

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Living in Gilbert

Housing in Gilbert

$340K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Gilbert home is worth about $340,000, up 3.3% in a year, 42% above the Iowa typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Gilbert

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Most working residents leave Gilbert for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Ames (47%), Des Moines (5%) and Nevada (4%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Ames

47%

Des Moines

Nevada

Ankeny

8%Work in townlive and work in Gilbert 7 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 372Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gilbert →

Health in Gilbert

Health Grade A

Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Iowa

19better than IA·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 4 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 3▲ 2 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.1%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 7.4%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 24.6%More binge drinkersIA 20.5% · worse

Care nearby

Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes · 5.4 mi · ER

Primary Health Care - Story CountyAmes · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gilbert · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gilbert →

Natural hazards in Gilbert

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

2Does Gilbert flood?paid flood claims since 2008 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Gilbert

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gilbert →

Climate in Gilbert

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Gilbert has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 14°Winter

59° / 38°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

62° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Gilbert get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 14, with the last in spring around Apr 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Gilbert →

Schools in Gilbert

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School Grade A+

The public schools Gilbert’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 98% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGilbert Comm School DistrictSchools4

Gilbert Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 409 students Gilbert Intermediate School A+Elementary · Grades 3–5 · 356 students Gilbert Middle School A+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 408 students Gilbert High School A+High · Grades 9–12 · 509 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.