Patterson is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50218

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Living in Patterson

Housing in Patterson

$243K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026

The median sale price was $243,000 in March 2026.

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Work & commute in Patterson

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Most working residents leave Patterson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Des Moines (27%), West Des Moines (23%) and Winterset (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Des Moines

27%

West Des Moines

23%

Winterset

Indianola

0%Work in townlive and work in Patterson 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 26Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Patterson

Compared with Iowa

13better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▲ 5 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 5.1%Fewer adults with COPDIA 6.9% · better

Care nearby

Madison County Health Care SystemWinterset · 7.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Primary Health Care - West Side ClinicUrbandale · 20.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Patterson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

1Does Patterson flood?paid flood claims since 1999 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Patterson

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Climate in Patterson

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Patterson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 16°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

84° / 62°Summer

63° / 41°Fall