Fayette County , Iowa
Population: 19,393 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,764 Home $130,800 Rent $813/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,393 residents, Fayette County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$58,764
Median Income
household
$130,800
Home Value
median
$813/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,764 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,982 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| Median Home Value | $130,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,393 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.0%
Obesity
10.1%
Diabetes
17.9%
Smoking
38.8%
High Blood Pressure
27.4%
No Physical Activity
20.0%
Depression
34.1%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 50.9 · 51th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.53
🌀 Hurricane
17.36
🔥 Wildfire
14.47
❄️ Winter Storm
61.81
🌍 Earthquake
19.15
☀️ Drought
86.29
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