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About Parnell

City in Iowa, United States

1884Established

194Population

0.2 sq miArea

863 ftElevation

Parnell is a city in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 194 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code52325

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Living in Parnell

Housing in Parnell

$331K▲ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Parnell home is worth about $331,000, up 5.9% in a year, 38% above the Iowa typical home.

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Most working residents leave Parnell for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Iowa City (24%), Williamsburg (18%) and Cedar Rapids (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Iowa City

24%

Williamsburg

18%

Cedar Rapids

Marengo

0%Work in townlive and work in Parnell 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 12Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Parnell

Compared with Iowa

1better than IA

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

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.2%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better

Care nearby

Compass Memorial HealthcareMarengo · 15.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Rhchc Bh Sigourney SiteSigourney · 20.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Parnell

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Parnell flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 20 declared for Iowa County

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Parnell has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 16°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

62° / 40°Fall