Worth County , Iowa

Population: 7,380 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $76,875 Home $142,300 Rent $703/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 7,380 residents, Worth County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Worth County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$76,875
Median Income
household
$142,300
Home Value
median
$703/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $76,875
Per Capita Income $38,232
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $142,300
Median Gross Rent $703/mo
Owner Occupied 81.2%
Renter Occupied 18.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 7,380
Median Age 44.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.4%
Obesity
9.4%
Diabetes
15.9%
Smoking
31.0%
High Blood Pressure
26.0%
No Physical Activity
20.0%
Depression
33.5%
Insufficient Sleep
79.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 9.9  ·  10th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
36.01
🔥 Wildfire
3.18
❄️ Winter Storm
38.83
🌍 Earthquake
4.83
☀️ Drought
89.31

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