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
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
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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