Moscow, Iowa facts for kids
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Moscow, Iowa
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 Moscow, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Moscow, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 290 |
| • Density | 243.70/sq mi (94.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52760
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| FIPS code | 19-54345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 465126 |
Moscow is a small community in Muscatine County, Iowa, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
In 2020, about 290 people lived in Moscow. The community has its own post office, which first opened a very long time ago, on May 1, 1837. Moscow is also part of the larger Muscatine area.
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A Look Back at Moscow's History
Moscow was first planned and settled in 1836. Two people named Henry Webster and Dr. Charles Drury helped create the town. Moscow grew very quickly when the railroad arrived in 1855. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Where is Moscow Located?
Moscow is found in the northern part of Muscatine County. You can find it along local roads, just north of U.S. Route 6.
Nearby Cities
Moscow is about 12 miles north of Muscatine. Muscatine is the main city and the "county seat" for the area. Davenport is about 29 miles to the east. Iowa City is about 26 miles to the west-northwest.
Rivers and Railroads
Moscow is on the east side of the Cedar River. The land here is about 653 feet above sea level. The Iowa Interstate Railroad also runs through the town. About one to three trains pass through Moscow each day.
Land and Water
The entire area of Moscow is about 1.27 square miles. Most of this is land (about 1.19 square miles). A smaller part is water (about 0.08 square miles), which is about 5.93% of the total area.
Hinkeyville Community
Across the Cedar River from Moscow, there's a small community called Hinkeyville. It's mostly a place where people live. However, a company called Wendling Quarries has its main facility just south of Hinkeyville.
How Many People Live in Moscow?
The population of Moscow changes over time.
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| 2020 | 290 | — | |
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