Redfield is a city, one of two incorporated settlements in Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Raccoon River. The population was 731 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 code50233

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Living in Redfield

Housing in Redfield

$235K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Redfield home is worth about $235,000, up 1.5% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Redfield

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Most working residents leave Redfield for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are West Des Moines (21%), Des Moines (13%) and Adel (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

West Des Moines

21%

Des Moines

13%

Adel

Urbandale

2%Work in townlive and work in Redfield 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 93Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Redfield

Compared with Iowa

9better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better 8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better

Care nearby

Guthrie County HospitalGuthrie Center · 16.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Primary Health Care - West Side ClinicUrbandale · 24.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Redfield

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

1Does Redfield flood?paid flood claims since 1993 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Redfield

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

Climate in Redfield

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Redfield has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 15°Winter

61° / 38°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Redfield get?About 26 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 3, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Redfield

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School Grade B

The public schools Redfield’s kids attend outperform 62% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictWest Central Valley Comm School DistrictSchools1

West Central Valley Middle School A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 191 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.