Calhoun County , Iowa
Population: 9,858 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $66,875 Home $114,400 Rent $690/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 9,858 residents, Calhoun 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 Calhoun County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$66,875
Median Income
household
$114,400
Home Value
median
$690/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $66,875 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,086 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| Median Home Value | $114,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $690/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 9,858 |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.3%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
15.6%
Smoking
30.8%
High Blood Pressure
24.5%
No Physical Activity
19.7%
Depression
32.0%
Insufficient Sleep
78.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.6 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
73.63
🌀 Hurricane
14.69
🔥 Wildfire
8.49
❄️ Winter Storm
61.68
🌍 Earthquake
14.60
☀️ Drought
97.07
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