Sun Valley Lake, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sun Valley Lake, Iowa
Census-designated place
Sun Valley Lake, Iowa Location in Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Ringgold
Area
• Total	2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2)
• Land	2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2)
• Water	0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2)
Elevation	1,139 ft (347 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	187
• Density	91.13/sq mi (35.19/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50074
Area code(s)	641
GNIS feature ID	2585488

Sun Valley Lake is a small community in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it as a special area for collecting population data.

In 2010, about 161 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 187. The community is located in the northeastern part of Ringgold County, right on the edge of the beautiful Sun Valley Lake.

Exploring Sun Valley Lake's Location

Sun Valley Lake is situated in the state of Iowa. It's found in the northeastern area of Ringgold County. The community gets its name from the lake it sits beside.

Land and Water Features

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Sun Valley Lake is about 3.073 square miles. Most of this area, about 2.419 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.654 square miles, is water, which includes the lake itself.

Who Lives in Sun Valley Lake?

The number of people living in Sun Valley Lake is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Sun Valley Lake was 161 people in the 2010 census. By the 2020 census, the population had increased to 187 people. This shows a small growth in the number of residents over ten years.

See also

• In Spanish: Sun Valley Lake (Iowa) para niños