O'Brien County , Iowa
Population: 14,103 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $68,216 Home $158,900 Rent $770/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,103 residents, O'Brien County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks O'Brien County in the bottom 16% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$68,216
Median Income
household
$158,900
Home Value
median
$770/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $68,216 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,346 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Home Value | $158,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $770/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,103 |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.8%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
31.3%
High Blood Pressure
27.9%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
34.0%
Insufficient Sleep
74.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 16.4 · 16th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.73
🔥 Wildfire
12.66
❄️ Winter Storm
66.26
🌍 Earthquake
9.76
☀️ Drought
67.11
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