Dickinson County , Iowa
Population: 17,844 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $74,570 Home $251,600 Rent $930/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,844 residents, Dickinson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$74,570
Median Income
household
$251,600
Home Value
median
$930/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $74,570 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,165 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| Median Home Value | $251,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $930/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,844 |
| Median Age | 48.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 32.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.2%
Obesity
12.1%
Diabetes
13.1%
Smoking
29.3%
High Blood Pressure
24.2%
No Physical Activity
20.6%
Depression
32.6%
Insufficient Sleep
74.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 36.3 · 36th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
64.03
🔥 Wildfire
54.23
❄️ Winter Storm
83.70
🌍 Earthquake
13.42
☀️ Drought
43.00
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