Villisca
City in Montgomery County, Iowa

Villisca is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, with 1,132 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,076 ft (328 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nodaway, 4.4 miles E.
- 1,132residents (2020 Census)
- 1,076 ftelevation · 328 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 634 / sq mipopulation density
- 50864ZIP code
About Villisca
Villisca is a city in East Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,132 at the time of the 2020 census. It is most notable for the unsolved axe murders that took place in the town on June 9, 1912.
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Living in Villisca
- Median household income
- $60,465
- Median home value
- $77,000
- Median rent
- $714/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Villisca had 1,132 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,132 |
|---|---|
| Density | 634 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Villisca at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,132 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.78 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9299° N, 94.9811° W |
| ZIP code | 50864 |
| Official website | villisca.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1980985 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Villisca
- Nodaway4.4 mi E
- Stanton7.3 mi NW
- Carbon11.6 mi NE
- Corning13.4 mi E
- Clarinda13.6 mi S
- Red Oak14.0 mi NW
- New Market14.3 mi S
- Grant14.7 mi N
- Coburg14.9 mi W
- Yorktown16.2 mi SW
- Gravity16.9 mi SE
- Elliott17.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Villisca
What county is Villisca in?
Villisca is in Montgomery County, Iowa.
What is the population of Villisca, IA?
1,132 people lived in Villisca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Villisca, IA?
The ZIP code of Villisca is 50864.
What is the elevation of Villisca?
1,076 feet (328 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Villisca?
Nodaway (4.4 mi), Stanton (7.3 mi), Carbon (11.6 mi), Corning (13.4 mi), Clarinda (13.6 mi).
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