Morning Sun Community School District, Iowa

Morning Sun Community School District is a unified school district in Louisa County and Des Moines County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,219 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 46.7 sq mi (121 km²) of land.

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Morning Sun Community School District in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,219 ± 201
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Louisa County83% of the district’s landDes Moines County17% of the district’s land
Land area
46.7 sq mi (121 km²)
Median household income
$65,729 ± $18,697
Median home value
$130,400 ± $15,265
Water area
0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1919770
Coordinates (central point)
41.103491, -91.266285

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Morning Sun Community School District, largest first

  1. Morning Sun Township1,225 people
  2. Morning Sun (city)802 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Wapello Community School District7.9 mi northeast
  2. Winfield-Mount Union Community School District8.0 mi west
  3. Mediapolis Community School District11 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Morning Sun Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Morning Sun Community School District before you rely on it.

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