Guthrie County , Iowa

Population: 10,646 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $79,981 Home $163,900 Rent $823/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 10,646 residents, Guthrie County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.

$79,981
Median Income
household
$163,900
Home Value
median
$823/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $79,981
Per Capita Income $42,898
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Median Home Value $163,900
Median Gross Rent $823/mo
Owner Occupied 83.5%
Renter Occupied 16.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 10,646
Median Age 46.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 24.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.2%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
14.6%
Smoking
37.8%
High Blood Pressure
23.9%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
34.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 26.5  ·  27th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
64.12
🌀 Hurricane
10.05
🔥 Wildfire
39.09
❄️ Winter Storm
34.63
🌍 Earthquake
9.29
☀️ Drought
94.94

Thinking of moving to Guthrie County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →