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Matlock
A city of 74 people in Iowa
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About Matlock
City in Iowa, US74Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,401 ftElevation
Matlock is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 74 at the time of the 2020 census.
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ZIP code51244
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Living in Matlock
Health in Matlock
Compared with Iowa
2better than IA·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Sanford Sheldon Medical CenterSheldon · 5.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Greater Sioux Community Health CenterSioux Center · 16.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Matlock · CMS · HRSAHealth in Matlock →
Natural hazards in Matlock
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Matlock →
Climate in Matlock
Full climate →Matlock has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
28° / 10°Winter
57° / 35°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
60° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Matlock →
Libraries near Matlock
See all →Nearest: Boyden Public LibraryBoyden · 5.2 miles · 22 hrs a week
Where Matlock is
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