Monona County , Iowa
Population: 8,619 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,944 Home $122,600 Rent $795/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,619 residents, Monona 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 Monona County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,944
Median Income
household
$122,600
Home Value
median
$795/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,944 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,565 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| Median Home Value | $122,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $795/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,619 |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.7%
Obesity
13.1%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
32.0%
High Blood Pressure
26.0%
No Physical Activity
22.4%
Depression
32.4%
Insufficient Sleep
75.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 25.1 · 25th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
57.95
🔥 Wildfire
63.49
❄️ Winter Storm
10.79
🌍 Earthquake
14.03
☀️ Drought
89.34
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