Cantril
City in Van Buren County, Iowa

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.
- 224residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 433 / sq mipopulation density
- 52542ZIP code
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 had 224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 433 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cantril at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 224 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6429° N, 92.0684° W |
| ZIP code | 52542 |
| Official website | cantrilia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1910450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cantril
- Milton5.3 mi W
- Mount Sterling7.2 mi E
- Keosauqua8.5 mi NE
- Pulaski11.4 mi W
- Leando12.3 mi N
- Arbela, MO12.7 mi S
- Granger, MO13.1 mi SE
- Memphis, MO13.7 mi S
- Douds13.9 mi N
- Bonaparte14.6 mi E
- Luray, MO16.3 mi SE
- Farmington17.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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