Rathbun, Iowa
Rathbun: City in Iowa, United States
About
Rathbun is a city located in the county of Appanoose in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 89 and a population density of 158 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rathbun
| Population : | 72 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Appanoose County |
| Postal code : | 52544 |
| Area : | 0.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 938 feet / 286 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:38:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 128 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -23.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rathbun is located at 40°48'4"N 92°53'20"W (40.8011200, -92.8888100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rathbun decreased by 23.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 89 | - | census |
| 2011 | 89 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 88 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 88 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 87 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 87 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 85 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 86 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 86 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72 | -19.44% | estimation process |
Rathbun, Rathburn
Schools in Rathbun
College & universities near Rathbun, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154165 | Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | Ottumwa (IA) | 52501 |
| 153472 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa (IA) | 52501 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rathbun, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rathbun
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| My Post Office | Mystic (IA) | 52574 |
| Centervill Post Office | Centerville (IA) | 52544 |
| Moravia Post Office | Moravia (IA) | 52571 |
| Plan Post Office | Plano (IA) | 52581 |
| Unionvill Post Office | Unionville (IA) | 52594 |
Other cities in Appanoose County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Appanoose County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 5,414 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Moravia | 638 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Orleans | 591 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA |
| Moulton | 580 | City in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States |
| Mystic | 410 | City in Iowa |
| Cincinnati | 345 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Exline | 154 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Unionville | 95 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Numa | 89 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Plano | 67 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Udell | 44 | Township in Appanoose County, Iowa |
