Ida County , Iowa
Population: 6,944 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,841 Home $108,800 Rent $669/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,944 residents, Ida County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Ida County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,841
Median Income
household
$108,800
Home Value
median
$669/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,841 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,471 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| Median Home Value | $108,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $669/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,944 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.4%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
16.0%
Smoking
30.7%
High Blood Pressure
27.8%
No Physical Activity
21.7%
Depression
31.3%
Insufficient Sleep
74.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 18.4 · 18th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
59.10
🔥 Wildfire
20.17
❄️ Winter Storm
33.07
🌍 Earthquake
5.76
☀️ Drought
77.99
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