Clarke County , Iowa

Population: 9,690 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,821 Home $160,200 Rent $836/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 9,690 residents, Clarke 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 Clarke County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$66,821
Median Income
household
$160,200
Home Value
median
$836/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,821
Per Capita Income $35,360
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Median Home Value $160,200
Median Gross Rent $836/mo
Owner Occupied 69.5%
Renter Occupied 30.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 9,690
Median Age 38.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

43.2%
Obesity
11.6%
Diabetes
19.2%
Smoking
32.8%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
No Physical Activity
20.6%
Depression
34.1%
Insufficient Sleep
77.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 18.4  ·  18th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
44.59
🌀 Hurricane
7.80
🔥 Wildfire
42.02
❄️ Winter Storm
22.25
🌍 Earthquake
14.85
☀️ Drought
92.59

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