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City in Iowa, USAPatterson 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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Housing in Patterson
The median sale price was $243,000 in March 2026.
Work & commute in Patterson
Full picture →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.
Health in Patterson
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Natural hazards in Patterson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Patterson
Full climate →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.
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