Benton County , Iowa
Population: 25,698 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $84,742 Home $198,400 Rent $815/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 25,698 residents, Benton County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Benton County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$84,742
Median Income
household
$198,400
Home Value
median
$815/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $84,742 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,995 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| Median Home Value | $198,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $815/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 25,698 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.8%
Obesity
11.1%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
30.1%
High Blood Pressure
22.1%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
34.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 28.8 · 29th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
43.58
🌀 Hurricane
11.81
🔥 Wildfire
36.39
❄️ Winter Storm
55.12
🌍 Earthquake
20.45
☀️ Drought
82.92
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