Des Moines County , Iowa
Population: 38,597 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,662 Home $137,000 Rent $908/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 38,597 residents, Des Moines County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$60,662
Median Income
household
$137,000
Home Value
median
$908/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,662 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,246 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| Median Home Value | $137,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $908/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 38,597 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.8%
Obesity
9.8%
Diabetes
16.5%
Smoking
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
22.5%
Depression
31.4%
Insufficient Sleep
79.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 55.8 · 56th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
69.40
🌀 Hurricane
15.35
🔥 Wildfire
42.94
❄️ Winter Storm
59.68
🌍 Earthquake
56.71
☀️ Drought
84.99
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