Appanoose County , Iowa
Population: 12,242 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,146 Home $119,800 Rent $779/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,242 residents, Appanoose County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Appanoose County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,146
Median Income
household
$119,800
Home Value
median
$779/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,146 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,911 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| Median Home Value | $119,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $779/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,242 |
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.5%
Obesity
11.5%
Diabetes
19.6%
Smoking
43.3%
High Blood Pressure
29.0%
No Physical Activity
23.8%
Depression
31.9%
Insufficient Sleep
75.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 41.2 · 41th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.09
🌀 Hurricane
9.05
🔥 Wildfire
59.51
❄️ Winter Storm
23.07
🌍 Earthquake
31.46
☀️ Drought
96.34
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