Story City

City in Story County, Iowa

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Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 3,352 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Randall, 3.6 miles N.

About Story City

Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa. It is located within the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which envelops Story County and combined with the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area makes up the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area. The population was 3,352 in the 2020 census, a slight increase from 3,228 in 2000.

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Living in Story City

Median household income
$96,605
Median home value
$215,600
Median rent
$999/mo
Median age
38.7
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Story City, IA population

Story City had 3,352 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,352
Density1,128 per sq mi (436 per km²)

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

Story City at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyStory County
TypeCity
Population3,352 (2020)
Land area2.97 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates42.1857° N, 93.5869° W
ZIP code50248
Official websitecityofstorycity.org
Census code (GEOID)1975675

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Story City

What county is Story City in?

Story City is in Story County, Iowa.

What is the population of Story City, IA?

3,352 people lived in Story City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Story City, IA?

The ZIP code of Story City is 50248.

What is the elevation of Story City?

1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Story City?

Randall (3.6 mi), Roland (4.5 mi), Gilbert (6.3 mi), Ellsworth (8.6 mi), Jewell Junction (9.1 mi).

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