Washington County , Iowa

Population: 22,539 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $71,339 Home $199,600 Rent $862/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 22,539 residents, Washington County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.

$71,339
Median Income
household
$199,600
Home Value
median
$862/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $71,339
Per Capita Income $37,686
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Median Home Value $199,600
Median Gross Rent $862/mo
Owner Occupied 72.2%
Renter Occupied 27.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 22,539
Median Age 40.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 24.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.8%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
15.6%
Smoking
37.3%
High Blood Pressure
26.2%
No Physical Activity
21.9%
Depression
31.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 44.2  ·  44th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
56.97
🌀 Hurricane
20.07
🔥 Wildfire
54.90
❄️ Winter Storm
53.06
🌍 Earthquake
35.59
☀️ Drought
79.01

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