Badger
City in Webster County, Iowa
Badger is a city in Webster County, Iowa, with 522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vincent, 6.6 miles E.
- 522residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 464 / sq mipopulation density
- 50516ZIP code
About Badger
Badger is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 522 at the 2020 census. The town got its name from Badger Creek, which itself got its name when a group of soldiers from Fort Dodge in the early 1850s saw a badger for the first time.
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Living in Badger
- Median household income
- $72,750
- Median home value
- $142,800
- Median rent
- $750/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Badger had 522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 464 per sq mi (179 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Badger at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 522 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6141° N, 94.1446° W |
| ZIP code | 50516 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1904195 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Badger
- Vincent6.6 mi E
- Thor7.0 mi NE
- Fort Dodge7.4 mi S
- Dakota City8.0 mi N
- Humboldt8.6 mi NW
- Clare10.3 mi W
- Coalville12.1 mi S
- Duncombe12.5 mi SE
- Rutland12.7 mi NW
- Eagle Grove12.8 mi E
- Otho13.3 mi S
- Barnum13.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Badger
What county is Badger in?
Badger is in Webster County, Iowa.
What is the population of Badger, IA?
522 people lived in Badger at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Badger, IA?
The ZIP code of Badger is 50516.
What is the elevation of Badger?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Badger?
Vincent (6.6 mi), Thor (7.0 mi), Fort Dodge (7.4 mi), Dakota City (8.0 mi), Humboldt (8.6 mi).
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