Wapello, Iowa

Wapello: city in Iowa

About

Wapello is a city located in the county of Louisa in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,067 and a population density of 594 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,999 inhabitants.

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Location of Wapello on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Wapello

Population 1,999 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Louisa County
Different from Wapello County
Postal code 52653
Phone Area Codes 319
Area 3.48 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.1814,-91.1854
Altitude 568 feet / 173 meters
Capital city Wapello is capital of Louisa County
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 03:00:02 (15th April 2026)
Density 575 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.4% (2010-2020)
Weather 64℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Wapello Iowa image
Wapello Iowa image

Geography

Wapello is located at 41°10'53"N 91°11'8"W (41.1814200, -91.1854300).

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Weather

64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph SW Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high...

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Official website of Wapello

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wapello decreased by 3.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,067 - census
2011 2,065 -0.1% estimation process
2012 2,055 -0.49% estimation process
2013 2,054 -0.05% estimation process
2014 2,046 -0.39% estimation process
2015 2,051 0.24% estimation process
2016 2,034 -0.84% estimation process
2017 2,030 -0.2% estimation process
2018 2,021 -0.45% estimation process
2019 1,999 -1.1% estimation process
2020 1,999 0% estimation process
Wapello zip code is 52653. County name: Louisa, County fips: 19115
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People born in Wapello (4)

People born in Wapello, including United States federal judge Edwin Richley Hicklin, physician Verne Mason, mathematician Mabel Barnes, .

More notable people

  • Carrie Painter (American botanical collector) she was born in 28/04/1875

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wapello, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153463 American Hair Academy Mt. Pleasant (IA) 52641

Nearby Transit Stations (10)

Rail and bus stations connected to Wapello, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MTP Mount Pleasant 418 North Adams Street RAIL
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS
FMD Fort Madison station 1601 20th Street RAIL
MLI Moline, Illinois 1200 River Drive BUS

Closest post offices linked to Wapello.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wapell Post Office Wapello (IA) 52653

Other cities in Louisa County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Louisa County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Columbus Junction 1,810 City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
Morning Sun 781 City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
Grandview 519 City in Louisa County, Iowa
Letts 373 City in Louisa County, Iowa, United States
Columbus City 372 Township in Louisa County, Iowa
Fredonia 220 Town in the U.
Oakville 168 City in Iowa, United States
Cotter 42 Human settlement in Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wapello distances to largest Iowa cities