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Mingo

A city of 302 people in Iowa
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Conserved land2.6%10 of 393 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Mingo

City in Iowa, United States
302Population
0.6 sq miArea
837 ftElevation

Mingo is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 302 at the time of the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code50168
Living in Mingo

Housing in Mingo

$325K▲ 7.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mingo home is worth about $325,000, up 7.8% in a year, 36% above the Iowa typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

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Most working residents leave Mingo for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Des Moines (15%), Newton (12%) and Baxter (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Des Moines
15%
Newton
12%
Baxter
8%
Ankeny
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mingo →

Health in Mingo

Compared with Iowa

1better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercyone Newton Medical CenterNewton · 12.7 mi · ER
Primary Health Care - East Side ClinicDes Moines · 17.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mingo · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mingo →

Natural hazards in Mingo

39
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mingo →

Climate in Mingo

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Mingo has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 16°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
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