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City in Iowa, United States
192Population
0.3 sq miArea
728 ftElevation

Olds is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 192 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code52647
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Housing in Olds

$148K▲ 8.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Olds home is worth about $148,000, up 8.6% in a year, 38% below the Iowa typical home.

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Most working residents leave Olds for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Pleasant (24%), Washington (8%) and Wayland (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Mount Pleasant
24%
Washington
8%
Wayland
5%
Burlington
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Olds →

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≈Just like Iowa

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Olds tracks Iowa closely.

Care nearby

Henry County Health CenterMount Pleasant · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Chc/Seia Louisa County ClinicColumbus City · 12.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Olds · CMS · HRSAHealth in Olds →

Natural hazards in Olds

39
Low

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind
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Olds has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 17°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Winfield Public LibraryWinfield · 5.5 miles · 37 hrs a week

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