Previously, we did an article on the richest counties in the state, and that left some people wondering just the opposite – what are the poorest counties in Iowa? The U.S. Census Bureau found that these 10 counties are the poorest based on median household income.
- Decatur County
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Decatur County Median Household Income: $36,326. Cities include: Leon, Lamoni, and Decatur City. Decatur County, IA, USA
- Appanoose County
photolibrarian/Flickr Appanoose CountyMedian Household Income: $39,208
Cities include: Centerville, Moravia, and Plano. Appanoose County, IA, USA
- Wayne County
Bruce Wicks/Flickr Wayne County Median Household Income: $40,024.
Cities include: Corydon, Humeston, and Allerton. Wayne County, IA, USA
- Wapello County
Bill Rivey/Flickr Wapello County Median Household Income: $41,425.
Cities include: Ottumwa, Eldon, and Eddyville. Wapello County, IA, USA
- Webster County
Billwhittaker/Wikimedia Commons Webster County Median Household Income: $41,624.
Cities include: Fort Dodge, Gowrie, and Lehigh. Webster County, IA, USA
- Monona County
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Monona County Median Household Income: $42,025.
Cities include: Onawa, Mapleton, and Moorhead. Monona County, IA, USA
- Des Moines County
Loco Steve/Flickr Des Moines County Median Household Income: $42,451.
Cities include: Burlington, Danville, and Mediapolis. Des Moines County, IA, USA
- Page County
Tom McLaughlin/Flickr Page County Median Household Income: $43,010.
Cities include: Clarinda, Shenandoah, and College Springs. Page County, IA, USA
- Clarke County
Bruce Wicks/Flickr Clarke County Median Household Income: $43,216.
Cities include: Osceola, Woodburn, and Murray. Clarke County, IA, USA
Did any of these surprise you? What did you think of the list? If you’ve been to any of these places, let us know what they were like in the comments. While you’re in Iowa, make sure to visit some of the most artsy towns in the state.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
Decatur County Median Household Income: $36,326. Cities include: Leon, Lamoni, and Decatur City.
Decatur County, IA, USA
photolibrarian/Flickr
Appanoose CountyMedian Household Income: $39,208
Cities include: Centerville, Moravia, and Plano.
Appanoose County, IA, USA
Bruce Wicks/Flickr
Wayne County Median Household Income: $40,024.
Cities include: Corydon, Humeston, and Allerton.
Wayne County, IA, USA
Bill Rivey/Flickr
Wapello County Median Household Income: $41,425.
Cities include: Ottumwa, Eldon, and Eddyville.
Wapello County, IA, USA
Billwhittaker/Wikimedia Commons
Webster County Median Household Income: $41,624.
Cities include: Fort Dodge, Gowrie, and Lehigh.
Webster County, IA, USA
Monona County Median Household Income: $42,025.
Cities include: Onawa, Mapleton, and Moorhead.
Monona County, IA, USA
Loco Steve/Flickr
Des Moines County Median Household Income: $42,451.
Cities include: Burlington, Danville, and Mediapolis.
Des Moines County, IA, USA
Tom McLaughlin/Flickr
Page County Median Household Income: $43,010.
Cities include: Clarinda, Shenandoah, and College Springs.
Page County, IA, USA
Clarke County Median Household Income: $43,216.
Cities include: Osceola, Woodburn, and Murray.
Clarke County, IA, USA
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Places To Live In Iowa January 02, 2023 William Suphan What are the most charming small towns in Iowa? The most charming small towns in Iowa include:
Bentonsport. One of the Villages of Van Buren, this lovely town has incredible little shops and some delicious fudge. Orange City. This town is full of Dutch-styled buildings and has quaint windmills and a lovely tulip festival every year. McGregor. This is a beautiful town that is surrounded by lush, gorgeous forests and is full of old-fashioned brick buildings. Elk Horn. This is a town full of Danish culture that has the only operating Danish windmill that isn’t in Denmark.
Discover more about the most charming small towns in Iowa. What are the most historic towns in Iowa? The most historic towns in Iowa include:
Decorah. This town has an amazing historic district with old churches, a carriage house, a brick kiln, and so much more. Cedar Rapids. This town has 11 historic districts and 48 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Walnut Grove Pioneer Village. In the 1860s, this was a stagecoach stop and it has several preserved historic buildings. Scotch Grove. This tiny town of only 200 people has a ton of historic buildings and the whole area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Find out more about the most historic small towns in Iowa. What are the most delightful small towns in Iowa? The most delightful small towns in Iowa include:
St. Donatus. The culture of Luxembourg is seen all over this lovely town in the buildings and at the Kalmes Restaurant, where you can try the cuisine of Luxembourg. Bentonsport. This is an old-fashioned town where you can take Amish buggy rides and take in the stunning beauty of this place. Dyersville. This beautiful town was where the movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed and it’s filled with small-town charm. Le Claire. This is home to Antique Archaeology built by the show “American Pickers” and has the Cody Road Historic District.
Learn more about the most delightful small towns in Iowa.
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Places To Live In Iowa
January 02, 2023
William Suphan
What are the most charming small towns in Iowa? The most charming small towns in Iowa include:
Bentonsport. One of the Villages of Van Buren, this lovely town has incredible little shops and some delicious fudge. Orange City. This town is full of Dutch-styled buildings and has quaint windmills and a lovely tulip festival every year. McGregor. This is a beautiful town that is surrounded by lush, gorgeous forests and is full of old-fashioned brick buildings. Elk Horn. This is a town full of Danish culture that has the only operating Danish windmill that isn’t in Denmark.
Discover more about the most charming small towns in Iowa. What are the most historic towns in Iowa? The most historic towns in Iowa include:
Decorah. This town has an amazing historic district with old churches, a carriage house, a brick kiln, and so much more. Cedar Rapids. This town has 11 historic districts and 48 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Walnut Grove Pioneer Village. In the 1860s, this was a stagecoach stop and it has several preserved historic buildings. Scotch Grove. This tiny town of only 200 people has a ton of historic buildings and the whole area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Find out more about the most historic small towns in Iowa. What are the most delightful small towns in Iowa? The most delightful small towns in Iowa include:
St. Donatus. The culture of Luxembourg is seen all over this lovely town in the buildings and at the Kalmes Restaurant, where you can try the cuisine of Luxembourg. Bentonsport. This is an old-fashioned town where you can take Amish buggy rides and take in the stunning beauty of this place. Dyersville. This beautiful town was where the movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed and it’s filled with small-town charm. Le Claire. This is home to Antique Archaeology built by the show “American Pickers” and has the Cody Road Historic District.
Learn more about the most delightful small towns in Iowa.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The most charming small towns in Iowa include:
- Bentonsport. One of the Villages of Van Buren, this lovely town has incredible little shops and some delicious fudge.
- Orange City. This town is full of Dutch-styled buildings and has quaint windmills and a lovely tulip festival every year.
- McGregor. This is a beautiful town that is surrounded by lush, gorgeous forests and is full of old-fashioned brick buildings.
- Elk Horn. This is a town full of Danish culture that has the only operating Danish windmill that isn’t in Denmark.
Discover more about the most charming small towns in Iowa.
What are the most historic towns in Iowa?
The most historic towns in Iowa include:
- Decorah. This town has an amazing historic district with old churches, a carriage house, a brick kiln, and so much more.
- Cedar Rapids. This town has 11 historic districts and 48 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Walnut Grove Pioneer Village. In the 1860s, this was a stagecoach stop and it has several preserved historic buildings.
- Scotch Grove. This tiny town of only 200 people has a ton of historic buildings and the whole area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Find out more about the most historic small towns in Iowa.
What are the most delightful small towns in Iowa?
The most delightful small towns in Iowa include:
- St. Donatus. The culture of Luxembourg is seen all over this lovely town in the buildings and at the Kalmes Restaurant, where you can try the cuisine of Luxembourg.
- Bentonsport. This is an old-fashioned town where you can take Amish buggy rides and take in the stunning beauty of this place.
- Dyersville. This beautiful town was where the movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed and it’s filled with small-town charm.
- Le Claire. This is home to Antique Archaeology built by the show “American Pickers” and has the Cody Road Historic District.
Learn more about the most delightful small towns in Iowa.
