Mitchell County , Iowa
Population: 10,548 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $68,704 Home $164,100 Rent $739/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 10,548 residents, Mitchell 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 Mitchell County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$68,704
Median Income
household
$164,100
Home Value
median
$739/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $68,704 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,824 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| Median Home Value | $164,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 10,548 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.4%
Obesity
9.3%
Diabetes
15.3%
Smoking
31.0%
High Blood Pressure
26.4%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
34.2%
Insufficient Sleep
75.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 37.7 · 38th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
47.68
🔥 Wildfire
11.74
❄️ Winter Storm
46.56
🌍 Earthquake
4.71
☀️ Drought
90.30
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