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About Zearing
City in Iowa, United StatesZearing is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 528 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Zearing
The typical Zearing home is worth about $258,000, up 4.6% in a year, 8% above the Iowa typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Zearing
Full picture →Most working residents leave Zearing for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Ames (18%), Nevada (17%) and Des Moines (10%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Zearing
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Zearing
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Zearing
Full climate →Zearing has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Zearing
All Zearing schools →School Grade B
The public schools Zearing’s kids attend outperform 55% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
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.
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