Houghton, Iowa
Houghton: city in Iowa, United States
About
Houghton is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 146 and a population density of 181 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Houghton
| Population | 135 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 52631 |
| Area | 0.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7836,-91.6029 |
| Altitude | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:00:16 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 167 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Houghton is located at 40°47'1"N 91°36'11"W (40.7836400, -91.6029400).
Houghton map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 20 mph, wit...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Houghton decreased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 144 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 141 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 139 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 140 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 137 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 136 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 135 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Houghton, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 153621 | Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Houghton, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Houghton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Post Office | Houghton (IA) | 52631 |
| Salem Post Office | Salem (IA) | 52649 |
| Hillsbor Post Office | Hillsboro (IA) | 52630 |
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (IA) | 52656 |
| Donnellson Post Office | Donnellson (IA) | 52625 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Houghton, Michigan county seat of Houghton County, Michigan with a population of 83 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 10,263 | City and county seat in Lee County, Iowa |
| Keokuk | 10,090 | City in Iowa, USA |
| West Point | 916 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Donnellson | 846 | Human settlement in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Montrose | 768 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Franklin | 132 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Saint Paul | 123 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |