County population in 2016: 16,473 (18% urban, 82% rural); it was 15,671 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 3,248 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1,969 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 4,799 Renter-occupied apartments: 1,460 (it was 1,364 in 2000)
% of renters here:
22%
State:
28%
Land area: 586 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 28 people per square mile (low).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Iowa County: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (30.1%), Educational, health and social services (27.8%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (18.8%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $2,048 (1.3%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $1,775 (1.3%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 9.4%
Iowa County:
9.4%
Iowa:
11.8%
(8.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.3% for Black residents, 10.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 90.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 90.0% for other race residents, 74.8% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2016: 41.8 years old
(Males: 41.4 years old, Females: 42.5 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 43.2 years old, Black residents: 28.6 years old, American Indian residents: 48.7 years old, Asian residents: 16.3 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 24.3 years old, Other race residents: 17.8 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa County is $407 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $505 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $661 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Iowa County: Chester (A), Oak Grove (B), Verona (C), Moriah (D), Bear Creek Dairy (E), Forest Home (F), Brooklyn-Victor Country Club (G), Diamond Lake Campground (H), Fun Valley Ski Area (I), Poweshiek County Fairgrounds (J), Millgrove Access (K), Victor (L), Heritage Park Museum (M). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Iowa County include: Trinity Church (A), Westfield Church (B), Ewart Presbyterian Church (C), Lower Blue Point Church (D), Tilton Evangelical Methodist Church (E), Madison Church (F), West Liberty Church (G), Little Mount Church (H), First Friends Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery (1), Beason Cemetery (2), Squires Cemetery (3), International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery (4), Hayes Cemetery (5), Blake Cemetery (6), McCoy Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Cub Creek (A), Stony Creek (B), Dugout Creek (C), Rock Creek (D), Sugar Creek (E), West Buck Creek (F), Middle Buck Creek (G), Little Bear Creek (H), North Walnut Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Iowa County include: Diamond Lake County Park (1), Fox Forest County Recreation Area (2), Deep River Timber Reserve (3), Lincoln Wildlife Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 490 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 91.6% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
Number of foreign born residents: 201 (43.5% naturalized citizens)
Iowa County:
1.2%
Whole state:
5.1%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
2010 or later: 1
2000 to 2009: 26
1990 to 1999: 113
1980 to 1989: 24
1970 to 1979: 24
Before 1970: 46
Note: State values scaled to Iowa County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 68.9%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 5,694
One, attached: 190
Two: 387
3 or 4: 264
5 to 9: 306
10 to 19: 118
20 to 49: 47
50 or more: 41
Mobile homes: 308
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 9
Housing units in Iowa County with a mortgage: 3,038 (127 second mortgage, 341 home equity loan, 1 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,286
Here:
60.0% with mortgage
State:
60.6% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Iowa County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
4,297
15
Catholic
2,633
4
Mainline Protestant
2,561
14
Other
3
1
None
6,861
-
Iowa County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 4
Iowa County:
2.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Iowa County:
8.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:
5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:
10.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:
8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Iowa County:
8.5%
Iowa:
7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Iowa County:
29.4%
State:
27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
19.4%
State:
14.5%
Agriculture in Iowa County:
Average size of farms: 332 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $129,877 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $409.85 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 33.01% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $87,497 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 63.90% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $99,784 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 87.40% Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 12.96 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 1.78% Corn for grain: 108584 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 60 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 88953 harvested acres Vegetables: 133 harvested acres Land in orchards: 5 acres
Tornado activity:
Iowa County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 1817782.9 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 6 fatalities and 59 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 9/16/1978, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado killed 6 people and injured 45 people
Earthquake activity:
Iowa County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 314.5 miles away from Iowa County center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 296.4 miles away from the county center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 164.3 miles away from the county center On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 340.5 miles away from the county center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 342.3 miles away from Iowa County center On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 314.7 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 26, 2014 to July 08, 2014, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4187: August 05, 2014, FEMA Id: 4187, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 19, 2013 to June 15, 2013, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4126: July 02, 2013, FEMA Id: 4126, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: April 17, 2013 to April 30, 2013, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4119: May 31, 2013, FEMA Id: 4119, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood, Wind
Iowa Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 01, 2010 to August 31, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1930: July 29, 2010, FEMA Id: 1930, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 25, 2008 to August 13, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1763: May 27, 2008, FEMA Id: 1763, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 10, 2007 to December 11, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1737: January 04, 2008, FEMA Id: 1737, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Iowa Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: February 23, 2007 to March 02, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1688: March 14, 2007, FEMA Id: 1688, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Iowa Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3239: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3239, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 19, 2004 to June 24, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1518: May 25, 2004, FEMA Id: 1518, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: June 03, 2002 to June 25, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1420: June 19, 2002, FEMA Id: 1420, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
8 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Iowa County (18) is greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17 Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (8%)
Sales and related occupations (7%)
Office and administrative support occupations (6%)
Office and administrative support occupations (19%)
Sales and related occupations (12%)
Education, training, and library occupations (9%)
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (8%)
Personal care and service occupations (8%)
Management occupations (6%)
Production occupations (5%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (32%)
Uruguay (18%)
Other Northern Europe (11%)
England (10%)
Korea (8%)
Liberia (4%)
France (3%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Iowa County (%):
German (44%)
American (9%)
Irish (9%)
English (5%)
European (3%)
Norwegian (2%)
Czech (2%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 6,725 (74.9%)
Carpooled: 1,249 (13.9%)
Bus or trolley bus: 15 (0.2%)
Railroad: 7 (0.1%)
Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 62 (0.7%)
Bicycle: 7 (0.1%)
Walked: 357 (4.0%)
Worked at home: 535 (6.0%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Iowa County, Iowa in 2000:
249 people in nursing homes
25 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
8 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
People in group quarters in Iowa County, Iowa in 2010:
208 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
51 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
31 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $60,522.
5.18% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($38,000 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.18%
Iowa average:
5.75%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.88% relocated from other counties in Iowa ($27,724 average AGI)
1.29% relocated from other states ($10,276 average AGI)
Iowa County:
1.29%
Iowa average:
2.41%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
5.58% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($40,554 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.58%
Iowa average:
5.94%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.17% relocated to other counties in Iowa ($28,944 average AGI)
1.41% relocated to other states ($11,610 average AGI)
Iowa County:
1.41%
Iowa average:
2.60%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.1 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.0
Births per 1000 population in Iowa County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.3 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.3 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 10.5
Deaths per 1000 population in Iowa County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 4.7 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 4.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Iowa County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 7.3% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 3.9%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Iowa County
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Iowa County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 3,003 (2,718 aged, 285 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 186 (4%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Iowa County, Iowa in 1999 - 2014:
Atherosclerotic heart disease (200)
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (191)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (146)
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified (111)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (108)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described (69)
Breast, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (47)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 4% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 3%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 6.24 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 717 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 156 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 13,518
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,333 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,090 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 25
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 26 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 69
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 12
Household type by relationship:
Households: 16,473
In family households: 13,740 (2,559 male householders, 2,271 female householders)
3,966 spouses, 4,345 children (4,072 natural, 167 adopted, 97 stepchildren), 110 grandchildren, 40 brothers or sisters, 44 parents, 26 other relatives, 356 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 2,368 (906 male householders (741 living alone)), 1,058 female householders (900 living alone)), 402 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 353
Size of family households: 2,458 2-persons, 876 3-persons, 953 4-persons, 411 5-persons, 108 6-persons, 13 7-or-more-persons.
2,800 married couples with children.
846 single-parent households (273 men, 573 women).
95.7% of residents of Iowa speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (57% speak English very well, 31% speak English well, 12% speak English not well).
1.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (88% speak English very well, 12% speak English well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $79,360,000 ($4,951 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $895,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $37,392,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $15,732,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $13,558,000 Federal grants: $7,916,000 Federal procurement contracts: $845,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $3,917,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $1,887,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $6,378,000 Federal Government insurance: $48,463,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 982
Here:
61 per 1000 residents
State:
66 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 885
Here:
55 per 1000 residents
State:
48 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +10
Here:
+1 per 1000 residents
State:
+10 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +298
Here:
+19 per 1000 residents
State:
-14 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Iowa County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.85 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Note: State values scaled to Iowa County population
no vehicle: 86
1 vehicle: 876
2 vehicles: 2,183
3 vehicles: 1,426
4 vehicles: 482
5+ vehicles: 292
no vehicle: 171
1 vehicle: 782
2 vehicles: 332
3 vehicles: 167
4 vehicles: 17
5+ vehicles: 9
88% of Iowa County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 32% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 75% lived in Iowa.
Iowa County:
88.5%
State average:
84.7%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 13,915
Other state: 2,230
Northeast: 82
Midwest: 1,330
South: 362
West: 454
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