Albia, IA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
263 mi
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Quickest Drive
25m
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Albia, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,688
Median Income
$67,791
Median Home Value
$132,500
Median Age
42.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Albia, IA
A sampling of people born in Albia, IA.
Barton Warren Evermann
1853–1932
American ichthyologist (1853–1932)
Charles Badger Clark
1883–1957
American cowboy poet
James Stevens
1892–1971
American writer and musician (1892–1971)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Albia, IA.
Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District
historic district in Albia, Iowa
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Traveler Guide to Albia, IA
Albia is a city in South Central Iowa.
Take a stroll around the historic town square with the county courthouse in the center.
Dress up and enjoy the Victorian Stroll, the first weekend each December. Period costumes and displays. Rodders Car Show, takes place on the square late June admire some of the finest automobiles from the area. Restoration Days, takes place on the fourth Saturday of August. Activities include a parade, art show, vintage car displays, class reunions, book sale and more.
Smitty's Sandwich Shop, 14 Benton Ave W (one half block west of the northwest corner of the square), ☏ +1 641 932-7756. Enjoy a famous breaded tenderloin. The Highway Restaurant, 200 Highway 34 E (three blocks east of the intersection of highway 5 and 34), ☏ +1 641 932-2371. Bogie's Steakhouse, 1425 S Clinton St, ☏ +1 641 932-5554. $20-$30.
Murph's Sports Bar, 17 S Clinton St, on the west side of the square. Brick Street one block northwest of the northwest corner of the square.
Indian Hills Inn, 100 Highway 34 East (just east of the intersection of Highway 5 & 34), ☏ +1 641 932-7181.
Albia is approximately 65 mile southeast of Des Moines at the intersection of highway 5 & 34. 1 Albia Municipal Airport. General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service. (updated Aug 2020)
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