Calamus
City in Clinton County, Iowa
Calamus is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, with 356 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheatland, 4.1 miles W.
- 356residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 721 / sq mipopulation density
- 52729ZIP code
About Calamus
Calamus () is a small city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, located on the historical Lincoln Highway, which was the first transcontinental highway for automobiles across the U.S..
Calamus is the only town in Olive Township and had a population of 356 at the 2020 census, which was a 9.6% decrease from 2000. Calamus was named after Calamus Creek, which received its name from the great quantities of sweet flag growing in it, derived from the botanical name Acorus calamus, commonly called Sweet Flag or Calamus.
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Living in Calamus
- Median household income
- $68,250
- Median home value
- $148,100
- Median rent
- $641/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Calamus had 356 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 356 |
|---|---|
| Density | 721 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Calamus at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 356 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8264° N, 90.7597° W |
| ZIP code | 52729 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1909820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Calamus
- Wheatland4.1 mi W
- Big Rock5.3 mi SW
- Grand Mound5.6 mi E
- Dixon5.9 mi S
- Toronto7.5 mi NW
- Lowden8.7 mi W
- New Liberty9.8 mi SW
- Welton10.1 mi NE
- Lost Nation10.2 mi N
- Donahue10.3 mi SE
- Plainview11.1 mi S
- DeWitt11.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Calamus
What county is Calamus in?
Calamus is in Clinton County, Iowa.
What is the population of Calamus, IA?
356 people lived in Calamus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Calamus, IA?
The ZIP code of Calamus is 52729.
What is the elevation of Calamus?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Calamus?
Wheatland (4.1 mi), Big Rock (5.3 mi), Grand Mound (5.6 mi), Dixon (5.9 mi), Toronto (7.5 mi).
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