Wayne County , Iowa
Population: 6,518 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,118 Home $102,300 Rent $660/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,518 residents, Wayne 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 Wayne County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$59,118
Median Income
household
$102,300
Home Value
median
$660/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,118 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,623 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| Median Home Value | $102,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $660/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,518 |
| Median Age | 42 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.6%
Obesity
13.1%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
31.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.0%
No Physical Activity
22.5%
Depression
31.6%
Insufficient Sleep
74.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 22.0 · 22th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
55.18
🌀 Hurricane
8.89
🔥 Wildfire
43.16
❄️ Winter Storm
12.13
🌍 Earthquake
20.29
☀️ Drought
94.82
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