New Sharon is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,262 at the time of the 2020 census. The first building was erected in 1856 by Edward Quaintance.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50207

Area code641

Living in New Sharon

Housing in New Sharon

$235K▲ 12.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical New Sharon home is worth about $235,000, up 12.1% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home.

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

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Safety in New Sharon

A⁺

Safety Grade A+

New Sharon reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

New Sharon 0

Iowa 2.4

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

New Sharon 0

Iowa 12

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in New Sharon

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Most working residents leave New Sharon for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Pella (20%), Oskaloosa (10%) and Des Moines (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Pella

20%

Oskaloosa

10%

Des Moines

Grinnell

3%Work in townlive and work in New Sharon 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 108Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in New Sharon →

Health in New Sharon

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 97% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Iowa

5better than IA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIA 6.4% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerIA 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mahaska Health PartnershipOskaloosa · 11.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Rhchc Mahaska County ClinicOskaloosa · 12 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 New Sharon · CMS · HRSAHealth in New Sharon →

Natural hazards in New Sharon

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does New Sharon flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to New Sharon

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in New Sharon →

Climate in New Sharon

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New Sharon has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 16°Winter

60° / 39°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 41°Fall