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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50668

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Living in Readlyn

Housing in Readlyn

$225K▲ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Readlyn home is worth about $225,000, up 1.3% in a year, 6% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Readlyn

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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.

Waterloo

26%

Waverly

Cedar Falls

Denver

6%Work in townlive and work in Readlyn 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 174Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Readlyn →

Health in Readlyn

Compared with Iowa

4better than IA

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

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 9.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better

Care nearby

Community Memorial Hospital Medical CenterSumner · 11.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Peoples Community Health ClinicWaterloo · 15.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Readlyn

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Readlyn flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Readlyn

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

Climate in Readlyn

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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.

29° / 12°Winter

58° / 36°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

60° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Readlyn get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 9, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Readlyn →

Schools in Readlyn

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B⁺

School Grade B+

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.

DistrictWapsie Valley Comm School DistrictSchools1

Readlyn Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–6 · 107 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.