Brainard, Iowa | |
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| Coordinates: 42°55′51″N 91°42′19″W / 42.93083°N 91.70528°W | |
| Country | |
| State | |
| County | Fayette County |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 454804 |
Brainard is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. It is located at the junction of Echo Valley Road and F Avenue, four miles southwest of Elgin.

Brainard's population was 25 in 1902, and 27 in 1925. The population was 40 in 1940.