Olin is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 651 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code52320

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Living in Olin

Housing in Olin

$199K▲ 4.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Olin home is worth about $199,000, up 4.1% in a year, 17% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Olin

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Most working residents leave Olin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (24%), Anamosa (8%) and Monticello (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Cedar Rapids

24%

Anamosa

Monticello

Iowa City

0%Work in townlive and work in Olin 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 70Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Olin →

Health in Olin

Compared with Iowa

4worse than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

17.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · worse 18.7%More smokersIA 14.5% · worse 8.6%More adults with COPDIA 6.9% · worse

Care nearby

Jones Regional Medical CenterAnamosa · 9.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Eastern Iowa Health Center Pharmacy & Walk-In CareCedar Rapids · 26.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Olin

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

25Does Olin flood?paid flood claims since 1993 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Olin

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

Climate in Olin

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Olin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter

59° / 38°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

61° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Olin get?About 40 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around Apr 27.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 Olin →

Schools in Olin

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D⁻

School Grade D-

The public schools Olin’s kids attend trail 100% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictOlin Consolidated School DistrictSchools1

Olin Elementary School D-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 74 students

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