Kanawha
City in Hancock County, Iowa

Kanawha is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, with 658 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,181 ft (360 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goodell, 9.1 miles E.
- 658residents (2020 Census)
- 1,181 ftelevation · 360 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 332 / sq mipopulation density
- 50447ZIP code
About Kanawha
Kanawha is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 658 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Kanawha
- Median household income
- $68,250
- Median home value
- $77,600
- Median rent
- $575/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Kanawha had 658 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 658 |
|---|---|
| Density | 332 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kanawha at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 658 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.98 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9342° N, 93.7932° W |
| ZIP code | 50447 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1940260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kanawha
- Goodell9.1 mi E
- Corwith9.2 mi NW
- Klemme11.0 mi NE
- Belmond11.1 mi SE
- Britt11.4 mi N
- Hutchins11.6 mi NW
- Renwick12.1 mi SW
- Duncan12.9 mi N
- Clarion14.3 mi S
- Wesley14.7 mi NW
- Lu Verne14.8 mi W
- Garner15.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Kanawha
What county is Kanawha in?
Kanawha is in Hancock County, Iowa.
What is the population of Kanawha, IA?
658 people lived in Kanawha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kanawha, IA?
The ZIP code of Kanawha is 50447.
What is the elevation of Kanawha?
1,181 feet (360 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kanawha?
Goodell (9.1 mi), Corwith (9.2 mi), Klemme (11.0 mi), Belmond (11.1 mi), Britt (11.4 mi).
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