Marathon, Iowa
Marathon: city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Marathon is a city located in the county of Buena Vista in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 237 and a population density of 122 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 228 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Marathon
| Population | 228 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Postal code | 50565 |
| Area | 1.94 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8616,-94.9825 |
| Altitude | 1,391 feet / 424 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:19:15 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 117 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Marathon is located at 42°51'42"N 94°58'57"W (42.8616400, -94.9824900).
Marathon map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch po...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Marathon decreased by 3.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 239 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 242 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 242 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 238 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 235 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 236 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 233 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 230 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 227 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 228 | 0.44% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Marathon
1Marathon City Hall
306 W Attica St, Marathon, IA 50565 View details
Phone: +17122892261
People born in Marathon (1)
(1927–1999) American painter, cook, food writer, editor, and memoirist Richard Olney was born in Marathon
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Marathon, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153339 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Closest post offices linked to Marathon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Post Office | Marathon (IA) | 50565 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Marathon, Florida city in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 8,984 people.
- Marathon, Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,103 people.
- Marathon, New York human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America with a population of 981 people.
Other cities in Buena Vista County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buena Vista County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | 10,438 | City in Iowa |
| Alta | 1,916 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
| Newell | 859 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Sioux Rapids | 733 | City in Iowa |
| Lakeside | 690 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
| Albert City | 665 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rembrandt | 195 | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States |
| Linn Grove | 146 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Truesdale | 77 | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America |