Albia is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, in southern Iowa, United States. The population was 3,721 at the 2020 census. Albia is located at the junction of U.S. Route 34 and Iowa Highways 137 and 5. The city of Albia and the surrounding area was a past center for coal mining in Iowa, and is now known for its historic square, and collection of Victorian, Tudor, Gothic, and Italianate homes.
Midwest
Albia
Monroe County, IA
Population
3,705
Walk Score
67 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$776
Median home value
$127,300
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District · listed 1985
Notable landmarks
- Albia Public Library
- Brick Gothic House · listed 1994
- Elbert-Bates House · listed 1985
- Jenkins, Dr. George A., House · listed 1987
- Monroe County Courthouse · listed 1981
- Noble-Kendall House · listed 1984
- Perry, T. B., House · listed 1983
- Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church · listed 1992
- White, Arvine and Elizabeth W., House · listed 1994
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