Wapello County , Iowa
Population: 35,265 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,034 Home $112,900 Rent $950/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 35,265 residents, Wapello 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 Wapello County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$60,034
Median Income
household
$112,900
Home Value
median
$950/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,034 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,337 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Median Home Value | $112,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 35,265 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.7%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
18.0%
Smoking
31.8%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
No Physical Activity
20.4%
Depression
38.4%
Insufficient Sleep
77.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 65.3 · 65th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
81.77
🌀 Hurricane
10.22
🔥 Wildfire
61.64
❄️ Winter Storm
51.08
🌍 Earthquake
37.28
☀️ Drought
97.20
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