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Lynnville, Iowa
Location of Lynnville, Iowa
Location of Lynnville, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Jasper
Area
 • Total 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
 • Land 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 380
 • Density 345.77/sq mi (133.54/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50153
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-47595
GNIS feature ID 0458694
Website www.lynnvilleiowa.com

Lynnville is a small city in Jasper County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 380 people lived there.

History of Lynnville

Lynnville was started in 1856. It was named after a group of linden trees nearby. The town officially became a city in 1875.

Geography and Location

Lynnville is located in Iowa. Its exact position is 41.577958 degrees North and 92.785568 degrees West.

City Area

The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.11 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population and People

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 296 —    
1890 261 −11.8%
1900 347 +33.0%
1910 370 +6.6%
1920 461 +24.6%
1930 426 −7.6%
1940 427 +0.2%
1950 406 −4.9%
1960 411 +1.2%
1970 381 −7.3%
1980 406 +6.6%
1990 393 −3.2%
2000 366 −6.9%
2010 379 +3.6%
2020 380 +0.3%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 Population Facts

In 2020, Lynnville had 380 people living in 160 households. About 116 of these were families. The city had about 346 people per square mile.

Most people in Lynnville (97.6%) were White. A small number (1.6%) were Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Age

About 25% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (62.5%) were married couples.

The average age in Lynnville was 45.1 years. About 25% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 17.4% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.8%) and females (48.2%).

Education in Lynnville

Students in Lynnville attend schools that are part of the Lynnville–Sully Community School District.

Healthcare Services

Residents of Lynnville can get healthcare at the Lynnville Medical Clinic. If someone needs to go to a hospital, the closest one is Grinnell Regional Medical Center. It is located in Grinnell.

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