Cass County , Iowa
Population: 13,115 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $61,657 Home $133,300 Rent $769/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,115 residents, Cass 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 Cass County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$61,657
Median Income
household
$133,300
Home Value
median
$769/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $61,657 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,881 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Median Home Value | $133,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $769/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,115 |
| Median Age | 44 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.0%
Obesity
10.5%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
32.3%
High Blood Pressure
26.3%
No Physical Activity
22.8%
Depression
34.3%
Insufficient Sleep
75.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 60.1 · 60th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
75.76
🌀 Hurricane
17.56
🔥 Wildfire
40.55
❄️ Winter Storm
48.19
🌍 Earthquake
16.22
☀️ Drought
97.65
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