Iowa County , Iowa
Population: 16,547 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,185 Home $189,800 Rent $722/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,547 residents, Iowa 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 Iowa County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$72,185
Median Income
household
$189,800
Home Value
median
$722/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,185 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,363 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| Median Home Value | $189,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $722/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,547 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.1%
Obesity
9.1%
Diabetes
15.0%
Smoking
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
24.8%
No Physical Activity
20.2%
Depression
28.7%
Insufficient Sleep
75.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 28.2 · 28th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
59.89
🌀 Hurricane
10.89
🔥 Wildfire
61.13
❄️ Winter Storm
52.26
🌍 Earthquake
26.21
☀️ Drought
75.19
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