Chickasaw County , Iowa

Population: 11,868 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $73,421 Home $164,400 Rent $779/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 11,868 residents, Chickasaw County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.

$73,421
Median Income
household
$164,400
Home Value
median
$779/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $73,421
Per Capita Income $37,093
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Median Home Value $164,400
Median Gross Rent $779/mo
Owner Occupied 81.4%
Renter Occupied 18.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 11,868
Median Age 43.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.4%
Obesity
12.6%
Diabetes
16.1%
Smoking
31.2%
High Blood Pressure
25.3%
No Physical Activity
20.6%
Depression
31.2%
Insufficient Sleep
73.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 31.7  ·  32th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
59.26
🌀 Hurricane
12.14
🔥 Wildfire
19.56
❄️ Winter Storm
47.01
🌍 Earthquake
11.96
☀️ Drought
86.90

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