Cantril

City in Van Buren County, Iowa

Aerial view of Cantril, Iowa
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Cantril is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, with 224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milton, 5.3 miles W.

About Cantril

Cantril is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1871, Cantril is a regional hub of a large Amish and Mennonite community.

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Living in Cantril

Median household income
$40,000
Median home value
$80,000
Median rent
$758/mo
Median age
51.8
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Cantril, IA population

Cantril had 224 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census224
Density433 per sq mi (167 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cantril at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyVan Buren County
TypeCity
Population224 (2020)
Land area0.52 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates40.6429° N, 92.0684° W
ZIP code52542
Official websitecantrilia.com
Census code (GEOID)1910450

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Frequently asked questions about Cantril

What county is Cantril in?

Cantril is in Van Buren County, Iowa.

What is the population of Cantril, IA?

224 people lived in Cantril at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cantril, IA?

The ZIP code of Cantril is 52542.

What is the elevation of Cantril?

781 feet (238 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cantril?

Milton (5.3 mi), Mount Sterling (7.2 mi), Keosauqua (8.5 mi), Pulaski (11.4 mi), Leando (12.3 mi).

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