Jefferson County , Iowa
Population: 15,676 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,824 Home $161,200 Rent $881/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,676 residents, Jefferson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$56,824
Median Income
household
$161,200
Home Value
median
$881/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,824 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,800 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| Median Home Value | $161,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $881/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,676 |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 41.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.7%
Obesity
10.1%
Diabetes
14.8%
Smoking
31.9%
High Blood Pressure
24.1%
No Physical Activity
19.0%
Depression
32.4%
Insufficient Sleep
79.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 27.1 · 27th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
54.13
🌀 Hurricane
13.10
🔥 Wildfire
54.68
❄️ Winter Storm
41.41
🌍 Earthquake
38.07
☀️ Drought
82.32
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