Mahaska County , Iowa
Population: 22,045 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $69,019 Home $140,900 Rent $821/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 22,045 residents, Mahaska County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$69,019
Median Income
household
$140,900
Home Value
median
$821/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $69,019 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,035 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| Median Home Value | $140,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $821/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 22,045 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.0%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
36.0%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
No Physical Activity
22.1%
Depression
34.2%
Insufficient Sleep
76.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 29.7 · 30th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
54.64
🌀 Hurricane
11.14
🔥 Wildfire
42.37
❄️ Winter Storm
46.59
🌍 Earthquake
29.48
☀️ Drought
83.94
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