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Readlyn’s story
Readlyn in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
ReadlynIA
A town of 736. Public schools that outperform most of Iowa.
Photo: Orange Suede Sofa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
736
+4.6% since 2010
Typical home
$225K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
174
A commuter town
What makes Readlyn stand out
The thing Readlyn does most differently from other towns.
Small town
736 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Readlyn’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Readlyn. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Readlyn
Most working residents leave Readlyn for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Waterloo (26%), Waverly (9%) and Cedar Falls (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Readlyn6%
Waterloo26%
Waverly9%
Cedar Falls7%
Denver4%
16 mi
median commute distance
174
jobs based in Readlyn
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Readlyn’s public schools outperform 66% of Iowa districts
The public schools Readlyn’s kids attend outperform 66% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readlyn Elementary School | PK–6 | 107 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IA on state testsAll 1 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Readlyn has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall39–60°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Readlyn is
Readlyn beats the Iowa average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Iowa
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Readlyn | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 12% |
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
11.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Readlyn home is worth about $225K
The typical Readlyn home is worth about $225,000, up 1.3% in a year, 6% below the Iowa typical home.
$225KZillow home value
Typical home value
Readlyn$225K
Iowa$240K
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Readlyn is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 209 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Friendly People Ball Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Water Tower Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Readlyn for work
Where Readlyn’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
174jobs based in Readlyn
6%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Readlyn
City in Iowa, USA
Readlyn is a city in Bremer County, Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is known for its culture surrounding the "Grump", a title of honor and area folklore character inspired by a real resident of Readlyn in the early 20th century. A post office opened in Readlyn in 1904.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 845
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,033 ft
- ZIP code
- 50668
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