Plymouth County , Iowa

Population: 25,699 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $81,600 Home $218,600 Rent $865/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 25,699 residents, Plymouth County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.

$81,600
Median Income
household
$218,600
Home Value
median
$865/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $81,600
Per Capita Income $42,241
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Median Home Value $218,600
Median Gross Rent $865/mo
Owner Occupied 73.7%
Renter Occupied 26.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 25,699
Median Age 41.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 23.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.4%
Obesity
9.0%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
35.0%
High Blood Pressure
24.6%
No Physical Activity
20.0%
Depression
31.2%
Insufficient Sleep
74.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 49.2  ·  49th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
77.35
🔥 Wildfire
70.52
❄️ Winter Storm
75.81
🌍 Earthquake
14.41
☀️ Drought
90.33

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