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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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